NASA Lunar Mission Crew Begins Return Journey After Setting Distance Record
Summary
The NASA lunar mission crew has begun their return journey after a 10-day mission, breaking the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth. The spacecraft is set to splash down near San Diego.
Key Points
- The NASA lunar mission crew concluded their 10-day journey and started their return phase.
- NASA released the first images taken during the lunar flyby showing Earth and the moon.
- The spacecraft is planned to splash down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California, on April 10.
- The mission broke the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, surpassing the 1970 record of 400,171 kilometers.
