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winnipegfreepress.comworld49 days ago
Two Humpback Whales Set Records for Crossings Between Australia and Brazil
Scientists identified two humpback whales that each traveled roughly 9,000 miles between breeding sites in Australia and Brazil, setting new distance records for the species. Researchers analyzed more than 19,000 images collected over four decades to confirm the journeys.
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NASA's Artemis II Completes First Manned Moon Mission Since 1972, Sets Distance Record
NASA's Artemis II mission completed a flight around the moon and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday. The mission marks the first manned moon mission since 1972 and set a record for the furthest humans have travelled into space at 252,756 miles (406,771km). Meanwhile,…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby with Crew on Return to Earth
The Artemis II mission, featuring four astronauts, conducted a lunar flyby on April 8, 2026, marking the first human trip around the moon since 1972. The crew captured images using onboard cameras and set a new distance record from Earth. The mission advances NASA's plans for fut…
Nprscience91 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Astronauts Complete Mission with Scheduled Return to Earth
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission, launched nearly 10 days ago from Kennedy Space Center, are set to return to Earth on Friday. The crew's Orion capsule will reenter the atmosphere at 7:53 p.m. ET and splash down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego at 8:07 p.m. ET.…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby with New Images and Distance Record
The Artemis II mission crew conducted a lunar flyby, capturing detailed photos of the moon's far side and Earth's setting view. The four astronauts surpassed the previous human distance record from Earth. The mission marks the first crewed lunar journey since 1972.
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app.buzzsumo.comscience91 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Mission Crew Returns from Lunar Flyby with New Photos and Milestone Achievements
The Artemis II mission crew completed a flyby of the moon's far side, capturing detailed images and surpassing previous distance records from Earth. The four astronauts, including three Americans and one Canadian, named a moon crater in honor of a deceased family member during th…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Lunar Flyby, Releases Images and Breaks Distance Record
The Artemis II mission crew traveled farther from Earth than any previous human spaceflight, reaching 248,655 miles during a lunar flyby. NASA released photos of Earth setting behind the Moon and the Moon eclipsing the Sun, captured from lunar orbit. The four astronauts, includin…
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app.buzzsumo.comscience91 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Mission Crew Returns from Lunar Orbit with New Images and Records
The Artemis II mission crew completed a lunar flyby, capturing images of Earth setting behind the Moon and a solar eclipse from Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts, including three Americans and one Canadian, broke distance records set by Apollo 13. NASA released the photos as…
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app.buzzsumo.comscience92 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Mission Surpasses Apollo 13 Distance Record During Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II crew reached a record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth, exceeding the Apollo 13 mark from 1970. The four astronauts looped around the moon's far side, entering a 41-minute communications blackout while conducting observations. The mission tests Orion spacecraft…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Successful Splashdown in Pacific Ocean
NASA's Artemis II mission, featuring four astronauts, concluded with the Orion spacecraft's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, completed a lunar flyby and set a new distance record. The mission marks…
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app.buzzsumo.comscience92 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Crew Prepares for Lunar Flyby and Sets Human Spaceflight Distance Record
The Artemis II mission crew is approaching the Moon for a close flyby, marking the farthest humans have traveled from Earth. This event builds on previous lunar missions by providing new perspectives from the astronauts. The flyby is scheduled for Monday, with the crew readying f…
citizen.co.zaworld92 days ago
Artemis II Crew Surpasses Apollo 13 Distance Record from Earth
The Artemis II mission crew has reached a distance of 252,757 miles from Earth, exceeding the previous record set by Apollo 13. This marks the farthest any humans have traveled from the planet. The achievement occurred during the crew's orbital test flight around the Moon.
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ndtv.comtechnology92 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Mission Conducts Lunar Flyby, Surpassing Apollo 13 Distance Record
The Artemis II mission, carrying four astronauts, is performing a seven-hour flyby of the moon, marking the first human approach to the lunar surface in over 50 years. The crew will exceed the Apollo 13 record by reaching 252,760 miles from Earth and observe the moon's far side,…
Newsweekscience93 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Mission Reaches Lunar Flyby Milestone with Crew Surpassing Distance Record
The Artemis II mission, NASA's first crewed Artemis flight, is conducting a lunar flyby on April 6, 2024, with four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft traveling farther from Earth than any previous human mission. The event is livestreamed globally, including on Netflix and NA…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Progresses Toward Lunar Flyby Amid Toilet System Issues
The Artemis II crew is approaching the moon for a flyby that will set a new human distance record from Earth. The mission, launched on April 3, 2025, involves four astronauts testing the Orion spacecraft. Intermittent toilet malfunctions have required use of backup systems, but t…
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pakistantoday.com.pkscience94 days ago
Artemis II Mission Astronauts Set to Surpass Apollo 13 Distance Record During Lunar Flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, involves four astronauts conducting a crewed lunar flyby to exceed the Apollo 13 distance record from Earth. The crew will observe the moon's far side and experience a total solar eclipse visible only from their spacecraft. The miss…
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The Independenttechnology94 days ago
Artemis II Crew Set to Surpass Apollo 13 Distance Record During Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2024, from Florida, features four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—on a crewed lunar flyby without landing. The crew will exceed Apollo 13's 1970 distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth by approximately 4,000 miles while…