"The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA's first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian - a step toward landing boot prints near the moon's south pole in just two years."
"Mission Control expected Artemis II to surpass that record by more than 4,100 miles (6,600 kilometers)."
"Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen were on track to pass as close as 4,070 miles (6,550 kilometers) to the moon, as their Orion capsule whips past it."
"By launching last Wednesday, they ensured themselves of a total solar eclipse from their vantage point behind the moon, courtesy of the cosmos."
Artemis II astronauts are set to break the distance record from Earth during a six-hour lunar fly-by, surpassing Apollo 13's record. The mission includes three Americans and one Canadian, aiming for a future moon landing near the south pole. Utilizing a free-return lunar trajectory, the crew will pass within 4,070 miles of the moon before returning to Earth. The mission also offers a unique opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse from behind the moon, enhancing their scientific observations.
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