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Artemis II Crew Reaches Deep Space Milestone
24 Aug
Summary
- Artemis II crew journeyed beyond the Moon for first time in 50+ years.
- Astronauts set new human spaceflight distance record.
- Mission successfully tested Orion spacecraft in deep space.
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen achieved a historic milestone aboard the Orion spacecraft. Their 10-day mission, which concluded on April 10, marked the first time humans traveled around the Moon in more than half a century.
The crew's journey extended beyond lunar orbit, setting a new record for the greatest distance ever traveled by humans in space. This significant voyage also provided a critical deep space test for the Orion spacecraft and its life support systems with a crew on board.
This achievement advances NASA's Artemis program, aiming to return astronauts to deep space exploration. The crew will be recognized for their contributions to human spaceflight at an upcoming awards ceremony.
