"On the sixth day of their mission, the Artemis II crew made history. Reaching a maximum distance of 406,771 kilometers from Earth at 7:02 P.M. EDT on April 6, they set a spaceflight record, traveling farther from our planet than anyone has gone before."
"The Artemis II crew's farthest from humanity milestone actually occurred about 40 minutes earlier, according to a physicist's new calculations. On the day of Artemis II's lunar flyby, this dispersal of humanity was top of mind for astronauts, scientists and everyday observers alike."
"Artemis II demonstrated extraordinary skill, courage, and dedication as the crew pushed Orion, SLS, and human exploration farther than ever before, said NASA administrator Jared Isaacman in a statement after the record-breaking crew returned to Earth on April 10."
On April 6, the Artemis II crew reached a record distance of 406,771 kilometers from Earth, surpassing previous human spaceflight records. The crew's farthest distance from humanity occurred earlier due to calculations by a physicist. Astronauts received a message from Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, wishing them luck. The record-breaking event was not witnessed live as it happened behind the moon, out of radio contact. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman praised the crew's skill and dedication upon their return on April 10.
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