Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: United States

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Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth

Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth, reaching a distance of 400,171 km. This new record surpasses the one set by Apollo 13 in April 1970. The astronauts were encouraged to enjoy the view while celebrating this historic day.

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