Artemis II astronauts break Earth distance record

The Artemis II mission is set to surpass the Apollo 13 crew's nearly 56-year-old distance record from Earth. Commander Reid Wiseman and the Artemis II crew will travel approximately 252,757 miles away from our planet aboard the Orion spacecraft. This new milestone will be achieved during their lunar flyby, specifically as they complete their journey around the far side of the Moon. NASA's live coverage of this historic event began today, allowing space enthusiasts to follow the mission's progress and witness the record-breaking moment.