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April 7, 2026

Artemis II astronauts break Apollo-era record for distance from Earth

NASA astronauts on Artemis II have traveled farther from Earth than any humans before, surpassing the Apollo 13 distance record from 1970

Artemis II astronauts break Apollo-era record for distance from Earth

TL;DR

  • The Artemis II mission crew surpassed the Apollo 13 distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth.
  • The crew reached a maximum distance of approximately 252,757 miles from Earth.
  • This mission marks a significant step in NASA's deep space exploration and long-term goals of returning to the Moon and reaching Mars.
  • The Artemis II astronauts are on a ten-day journey that includes circling the Moon and returning to Earth in an Orion capsule.
  • The Orion capsule is set to circle the Moon on April 6.

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