It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
Summary
Artemis II astronauts are set to break Apollo 13's distance record during their lunar flyby, offering new views of the moon's far side and witnessing a rare solar eclipse from space.
Key Points
- Artemis II astronauts aim to exceed Apollo 13's maximum distance from Earth during their lunar flyby around the moon.
- The mission will provide astronauts with unprecedented views of the moon's far side, including areas never seen by humans before.
- A total solar eclipse will be observed from the Orion capsule, offering views of the sun's corona not visible from Earth.
- The spacecraft will experience a 40-minute communication blackout while behind the moon before returning to Earth with a planned splashdown near San Diego.
