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Artemis II astronauts set distance record behind moon

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  • Artemis II astronauts are behind the moon, farthest humans have been from Earth.
  • The mission prepares for future moon landings planned for 2028.
  • Total radio silence occurs for nearly an hour during the journey.

The Orion spacecraft with the Artemis II astronauts is behind the moon tonight, farther from Earth than any human has ever been. The journey is part of a larger project to prepare for future moon landings, with a planned landing in 2028. For nearly an hour, there is total radio silence, which Kristine Dannenberg, research director at the Swedish National Space Agency, describes as special.

For nearly an hour, there is total radio silence, which Kristine Dannenberg, research director at the Swedish National Space Agency, describes as special.

Kristine Dannenberg, research director at the Swedish National Space Agency

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