Summary
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission have set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth. They beat the old record set by Apollo 13 by reaching 252,757 miles away. NASA hopes future generations will continue to push the boundaries of space exploration.
Key Facts
- Artemis II astronauts broke the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970.
- The previous record was 248,655 miles from Earth.
- Artemis II reached a new distance of 252,757 miles.
- NASA encourages future space missions to continue setting new records.
- The mission emphasizes continued innovation in space travel.
