Artemis 2 Astronauts Orbit Earth.
The Artemis 2 mission has begun with astronauts orbiting Earth. The crew is exercising to stay healthy. This is the first time humans have orbited Earth as part of the Artemis program.
Four astronauts are on the Artemis 2 mission. They launched from Florida. The mission is testing a flight around the Moon without landing. The astronauts traveled nearly 70,400 kilometers. This mission is the first to photograph the far side of the Moon in 50 years.
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Highlights
Artemis 2 Mission Begins
The Artemis 2 astronauts are orbiting Earth from the Orion spacecraft.
Orbiting the Moon
The mission aims to send astronauts around the Moon.
Record Distance Achieved
The crew reached nearly 70,400 kilometers in orbit.
Far Side Exploration
The mission will observe and photograph the Moon’s far side.
Longest Journey into Space
This represents the longest journey into space by humans.