Watch: Artemis II’s historic lunar flyby… in 90 seconds

NASA’s Artemis II mission has set a new record, with its four astronauts venturing farther from Earth than any humans have ever reached. The crew’s journey included a stunning lunar flyby, capturing rare perspectives of the planet from the Moon’s shadow. During the maneuver, the Orion spacecraft temporarily lost communication with mission control, a planned 40-minute gap that tested the team’s endurance.

“It’s so great to hear from Earth again,” said astronaut Christina Koch after re-establishing contact. The crew also experienced a total solar eclipse, as the Moon obscured the Sun’s light, offering a unique celestial spectacle during their mission.

Following the flyby, President Trump addressed the team, hailing their efforts as a defining moment for the nation. “Today, you’ve made history and made all America really proud, incredibly proud,” he remarked. Further details about the mission can be found in the article below.

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