Watch: Artemis II’s historic lunar flyby… in 90 seconds
Watch: Artemis II’s historic lunar flyby… in 90 seconds
NASA’s Artemis II crew set a new record for distance from Earth during a notable lunar flyby, capturing rare planetary perspectives through stunning imagery.
“It’s so great to hear from Earth again,” said astronaut Christina Koch after communication was restored with mission control.
As the Orion capsule maneuvered to the Moon’s far side, crew members temporarily lost communication with mission control, a planned 40-minute disruption.
The astronauts observed a total solar eclipse, with the Moon casting a complete shadow over the Sun, before initiating their return to Earth.
“Today, you’ve made history and made all America really proud, incredibly proud,” remarked President Trump following the mission’s flyby.
President Trump hosted a summit on AI, education, and protecting kids in digital spaces, while the First Lady Melania Trump joined a robot in a public appearance.
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