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NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Human Space Travel Distance

NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Human Space Travel Distance

NASA's Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is set to break the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth. The mission involves a crew of four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. The mission aims to reach a maximum distance of 406,773 km (252,760 miles) from Earth, surpassing the previous record set by Apollo 13. Artemis II is part of NASA's broader Artemis program, which seeks to establish a sustained human presence on the moon and eventually enable future missions to Mars. The mission will test the spacecraft's systems and conduct scientific investigations, including lunar observations and human health studies in space.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission: Crewed Test Flight to the Moon Underway

NASA's Artemis II Mission: Crewed Test Flight to the Moon Underway

NASA has launched the first crewed test flight under its Artemis program, known as Artemis II. The mission involves four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—aboard the Orion spacecraft. They lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026. The mission aims to test the spacecraft's systems in a deep space environment as it travels around the Moon and back to Earth. The mission is expected to last approximately 10 days, covering a total distance of 695,081 miles. The crew will conduct various tests on the spacecraft's systems, including life-support, propulsion, and navigation, and will perform manual operations and science activities. The mission is being covered in real-time on NASA's YouTube channel, with daily status briefings from the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Approaches Lunar Sphere, Marks Milestone in Space Exploration

NASA's Artemis II Mission Approaches Lunar Sphere, Marks Milestone in Space Exploration

NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026, is currently en route to the Moon. The mission is led by Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch from NASA, along with Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency. The crew is set to reach the lunar sphere of influence on April 5, before the Orion spacecraft orbits the far side of the Moon on April 6. This mission is part of NASA's broader Artemis program, which aims to explore the Moon and beyond. Daily highlights of the mission are being published to keep the public informed of its progress.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission to Achieve Historic Lunar Flyby with Astronauts

NASA's Artemis II Mission to Achieve Historic Lunar Flyby with Astronauts

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to achieve a significant milestone with a historic lunar flyby, marking the first human journey around the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission, which launched on April 1 from Kennedy Space Center, carries four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft: NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. During the flyby, Orion will travel around the far side of the Moon, using lunar gravity to propel the spacecraft back toward Earth. This mission will surpass the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, reaching more than 252,700 miles from Earth. The event is scheduled for April 6 and will be livestreamed globally, allowing viewers to witness this deep-space mission in real time.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Marks Return to Moon with Crewed Flyby

NASA's Artemis II Mission Marks Return to Moon with Crewed Flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully sent a crewed spacecraft to the Moon for the first time since 1972. The mission, which launched on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, involves a four-person crew aboard the Orion spacecraft. The crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Canadian Jeremy Hansen. The mission aims to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, with the crew performing a lunar flyby and preparing for a splashdown off the coast of San Diego on April 10. The mission is part of NASA's broader Artemis program, which seeks to explore the Moon's resources and establish a sustainable human presence.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Manned Space Travel Distance

NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Manned Space Travel Distance

NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the previous record for the farthest distance traveled by a manned space mission, previously set by Apollo 13 in 1970. The Orion spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1. The mission aims to explore the Moon and gather data for future Mars missions. The crew has traveled over 248,655 miles from Earth, with plans to reach a maximum distance of 252,760 miles. During their journey, the astronauts will witness a solar eclipse and become the first humans to see the far side of the Moon. A planned communication blackout will occur as the spacecraft passes behind the Moon, temporarily blocking signals.
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NASA's Artemis II Crew Sets New Record for Farthest Human Spaceflight

NASA's Artemis II Crew Sets New Record for Farthest Human Spaceflight

NASA's Artemis II mission has set a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space. On April 6, 2026, the mission surpassed the previous record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, reaching a maximum distance of 252,760 miles from Earth. The mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, involves a 10-day lunar flyby to test systems for future moon landings. The crew includes Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen. The mission aims to validate the Orion spacecraft's capabilities and gather data for future lunar explorations.
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Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

By Joey Roulette HOUSTON, Texas April 6 (Reuters) - The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission entered the moon's gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans
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Artemis II Astronauts Achieve Record-Breaking Lunar Flyby

Artemis II Astronauts Achieve Record-Breaking Lunar Flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission has set a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space. On April 6, 2026, the mission surpassed the previous record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, reaching a maximum distance of 252,757 miles from Earth. The mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, involves a 10-day lunar flyby to test systems for future moon landings. The crew includes Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen. The mission aims to validate the Orion spacecraft's capabilities and gather data for future lunar explorations.
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NASA's Artemis II Crew Sets New Distance Record, Advances Lunar Exploration

NASA's Artemis II Crew Sets New Distance Record, Advances Lunar Exploration

The Artemis II mission, part of NASA's Artemis program, has achieved a significant milestone by entering the moon's gravitational sphere of influence. The mission's four astronauts, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, are on a path that will take them over the moon's far side, setting a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space. The crew, aboard the Orion capsule, launched from Florida and is expected to reach a maximum distance of approximately 252,757 miles from Earth, surpassing the previous record held by the Apollo 13 mission. This mission marks the first crewed test flight of the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon's surface by 2028 and establish a long-term presence there.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission: Astronauts Conduct Lunar Flyby to Test Orion Systems

NASA's Artemis II Mission: Astronauts Conduct Lunar Flyby to Test Orion Systems

NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed test flight under the Artemis program, is currently underway. The mission involves four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—flying aboard the Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back. The mission aims to test the spacecraft's systems in a deep space environment. The crew launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is participating in various tests, including manual spacecraft operations and evaluations of life-support, propulsion, power, thermal, and navigation systems. The mission also includes lunar surface observations and human health studies. The Artemis II mission is a 10-day journey, with the spacecraft expected to travel a total of 695,081 miles, passing within 4,066 miles of the lunar surface at its closest approach.
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The Daily Mania: Off-Topic Open Thread – April 5, 2026

The Daily Mania: Off-Topic Open Thread – April 5, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.