"The crew will set a new record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth at 1:56PM ET, reaching 252,757 miles."
"The trip around the far side of the Moon will take about six hours and include observations of the lunar surface never before seen by humans."
"The crew will experience a solar eclipse as the Sun passes behind the Moon from their perspective between 8:25-9:32PM ET."
"Orion will make its closest approach to the Moon at 4,070 miles at 7:02PM ET, marking a significant milestone in the mission."
On April 15, 1970, Apollo 13 set a distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth. Artemis II is expected to surpass this record by reaching 252,757 miles during its lunar flyby. The mission includes a six-hour trip around the Moon, with significant events such as lunar observations and a temporary loss of communication with Earth. The crew will experience a solar eclipse and conduct surveys for future landing sites, marking a historic moment in space exploration.
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