Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: United States
Science
Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds

The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission traveled further from Earth than anyone in human history during a dramatic lunar flyby. The crew lost contact with mission control for 40 minutes as they circled behind the Moon but re-established communications afterward. They also witnessed a total solar eclipse before beginning their journey back home. President Trump congratulated the team, stating they made history and made America proud.

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