What Happened
Artemis II is capturing images of the far side of the Moon, partially visible here, which can’t be seen from Earth.
Why It Matters
| Image: NASA A few minutes before 2PM ET on Monday, the crew of Artemis II broke a record set 56 years ago by the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission – at over 248,655 miles, they have now traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them.
Key Details
- They marked the occasion with a crater naming ceremony that left the whole crew embracing each other in lunar orbit.
- To commemorate the Artemis II mission, the astronauts announced their suggestion to rename certain features on the Moon to honor the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, as well as commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll.
- pic.twitter.com/ejfhnItDo8- NASA (@NASA) April 6, 2026 The Artemis II crew prop … Read the full story at The Verge.
Background Context
Artemis II is capturing images of the far side of the Moon, partially visible here, which can’t be seen from Earth. | Image: NASA A few minutes before 2PM ET on Monday, the crew of Artemis II broke a record set 56 years ago by the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission – at over 248,655 miles, they have now traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them. They marked the occasion with a crater naming ceremony that left the whole crew embracing each other in lunar orbit. To commemorate the Artemis II mission, the astronauts announced their suggestion to rename certain features on the Moon to honor the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, as well as commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll. pic.
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