Summary
NASA shared remarkable photos from the Artemis II mission, which sent astronauts beyond the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. The mission tested NASA's new spacecraft systems to ensure they operate safely in deep space. The crew achieved a record for the furthest human spaceflight distance.
Key Facts
- Artemis II mission contains four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft flying around the Moon.
- The mission tested NASA's new spaceship, the Space Launch System and Orion, for deep space travel.
- Orion launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1 and performed engine maneuvers to reach the Moon.
- The crew set a record by traveling 248,655 miles from Earth, the farthest humans have gone.
- The mission included photos of the Moon and Earth from space during the trip.
- NASA plans for the crew to return to Earth, splashing down off San Diego soon.
- The mission marks an important step in NASA's goal to establish a Moon Base in the future.
