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Artemis II Crew Completes Historic Lunar Flyby, Breaks Distance Record

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Four astronauts are currently on a 10-day journey looping around the lunar far side before returning to Earth.

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Closest approach distance to the Moon during Artemis II missionfactual

The spacecraft will pass within 4,066 miles of the lunar surface.

According to NASA
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The spacecraft came within 4,067 miles of the lunar surface.

According to www.space.com

Context: This minor discrepancy (1 mile) could indicate differences in measurement precision, reporting timing (predicted vs. actual), or rounding, but does not affect the overall understanding of the mission's proximity to the Moon.

Maximum distance from Earth during Artemis II missionfactual

The spacecraft will reach a maximum distance of 252,757 miles from Earth.

According to NASA
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The spacecraft reached a maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth.

According to www.space.com

Context: This tiny difference (1 mile) likely stems from measurement variations or reporting nuances, with no impact on the mission's record-breaking distance achievement.

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