"At 7:02 P.M. EDT on Monday, April 6, NASA astronauts reached their greatest distance from Earth around 252,756 miles. The crew also reached their closest approach to the moon at 4,067 miles above the moon at 7:01 P.M."
"During a quiet 40 minutes, all radio signals from Earth were blocked by the moon's mass, meaning the crew could not communicate with ground control."
"As we continue to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos, I would like to remind you of one of the most important mysteries there on Earth, and that's love."
"At this distance, the moon appeared about the same size as a basketball held at arm's length."
NASA's Artemis II mission achieved a significant milestone as astronauts reached a distance of 252,756 miles from Earth and approached the moon at 4,067 miles. This moment occurred during a 40-minute period when radio signals from Earth were blocked by the moon, preventing communication with ground control. Astronauts expressed gratitude for the journey and shared messages of love with those on Earth. The Orion capsule's reentry into communication range marked the end of this unique experience.
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