Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby
The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.
Summary
The Artemis II mission is gearing up for a lunar flyby, which will enable the crew to venture farther from Earth than any humans before them. This mission is poised to enhance our understanding of the Moon's far side.
The spacecraft will document unprecedented views of the lunar surface, contributing valuable data for future lunar exploration and potential habitation efforts.
This mission represents a critical step in NASA's broader Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars.
Updates
Update at 11:00 UTC on 2026-04-05
Phys.org reported The Artemis astronauts have taken in sights of the moon never before seen by human eyes, crew members reported on Sunday as their spacecraft crossed the two-thirds mark on their journey to a long-anticipated lunar flyby.
Sources: Phys.org