Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth

The Artemis II astronauts will lose contact with Earth for about 40 minutes as they pass behind the Moon, starting at 23:47 BST. Pilot Victor Glover expressed hope that the world would use this moment to come together and send positive thoughts. This moment of isolation echoes astronaut Michael Collins' experience during Apollo 11, who felt profound solitude while orbiting the Moon.