"Artemis II shattered the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. NASA's Orion capsule reached a maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth before hanging a U-turn behind the moon, 4,101 miles farther than Apollo 13."
"It is blowing my mind what you can see with the naked eye from the moon right now. It is just unbelievable,"
The Artemis II mission marked NASA's first lunar flyby since the Apollo era, showcasing the far side of the moon. Astronauts experienced a total solar eclipse and observed planets from space. The Orion capsule reached a record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's record. Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell sent a message to the crew, encouraging them to enjoy the view. The mission is a significant step toward future moon landings, particularly near the lunar south pole.
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