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Farthest Humans Ever Share Lunar Mission Update
10 Apr
Summary
- Four astronauts are speaking live from space on Wednesday.
- The crew traveled past the moon's far side and set a distance record.
- The mission aims to return humans to the moon by 2028.
Four astronauts are scheduled to hold their first-ever press conference from space on Wednesday while en route home from the moon. The Artemis II crew launched last week and has already achieved historic milestones, including becoming the farthest-flying humans and surpassing the previous distance record held by Apollo 13.
During their nearly 10-day mission, the astronauts flew past the moon's far side and conducted a six-hour lunar flyby. This provided a unique opportunity for scientists on Earth to engage in real-time discussions about scientific data gathered from human observation.
The Artemis program, a multibillion-dollar initiative, aims to establish a sustained human presence on the moon by 2028 and potentially pave the way for future Mars missions. The crew is expected to return to Earth on Friday.
This mission represents a significant step in lunar science, with scientists viewing the moon as a crucial "witness plate" for understanding the solar system's formation. The data collected by the Artemis II crew will contribute to unlocking these ancient mysteries.
