It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
Summary
The Artemis II astronauts are set to surpass Apollo 13's distance record from Earth during their lunar flyby, offering rare views of the moon's far side and witnessing a total solar eclipse from space.
Key Points
- Artemis II astronauts aim to break Apollo 13's maximum distance record from Earth during their lunar flyby.
- The mission includes capturing rare views of the moon's far side, including previously unseen areas like the Orientale Basin.
- A total solar eclipse will be visible to the astronauts from the Orion capsule during the flyby.
- Communication blackout of approximately 40 minutes will occur when Orion is behind the moon, before the return journey to Earth.
