"Once the Artemis II astronauts finish flying over the dark side of the moon, they will have the historic distinction of being the humans who have traveled the farthest from Earth."
"For six hours, they will be able to view the far side of the moon, something no human being has ever seen with their own eyes—not even the astronauts of the Apollo program."
"The capsule will use the moon's gravity to propel itself back to Earth. Splashdown, when the astronauts reach Earth, is scheduled for April 10 in the Pacific Ocean."
Artemis II is on day six of its mission, approaching the far side of the moon. The crew will not land but will fly over this unexplored region, becoming the first humans to see it. The mission aims to test essential systems for future lunar missions, including life support and navigation. The Orion capsule has entered the moon's sphere of influence and will experience a six-hour communication blackout during the flyby. Splashdown is scheduled for April 10 in the Pacific Ocean near California.
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