Artemis II Astronauts Return Home After Historic Lunar Mission
Summary
The Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth after completing a historic lunar orbit mission, marking the farthest human journey into deep space since Apollo 17 in 1972.
Key Points
- The Artemis II mission completed a historic lunar orbit, marking the farthest human journey into deep space.
- The mission set a record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's previous record.
- Astronauts shared emotional reflections on the journey and the view of Earth from space.
- NASA is preparing for the Artemis III lunar landing next year, aiming to land near the Moon's south pole by Artemis IV in 2028.
