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Artemis II Crew Successfully Completes Lunar Flyby, Marking First Human Deep-Space Mission in 50 Years

NASA has published a 130-page preliminary science report detailing the first human-directed observations of the lunar far side in 54 years. The data includes unexpected multi-spectral imagery and radiation measurements that will shape future surface missions.

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The Artemis II crew captured unprecedented multi-spectral imagery of the lunar far side during their flyby.From: NASA Releases First Human Science Results From Artemis II Lunar Flyby

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252,756 miles
Farthest distance traveled from Earth
10 days
Total mission duration
8.8 million lbs
SLS rocket thrust at liftoff
53 years
Time since last crewed deep-space flight

From: Artemis II Crew Successfully Completes Lunar Flyby, Marking First Human Deep-Space Mission in 50 Years

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Multi-spectral imaging revealed distinct color variations indicating exposed mantle materials.From: NASA Releases First Human Science Results From Artemis II Lunar Flyby ·
The historic four-person crew of the Artemis II mission.From: Artemis II Crew Successfully Completes Lunar Flyby, Marking First Human Deep-Space Mission in 50 Years ·
The free-return trajectory used Earth and lunar gravity to safely guide the spacecraft.From: Artemis II Crew Successfully Completes Lunar Flyby, Marking First Human Deep-Space Mission in 50 Years ·
Artemis II serves as the critical bridge to a planned lunar landing later this decade.From: Artemis II Crew Successfully Completes Lunar Flyby, Marking First Human Deep-Space Mission in 50 Years ·
Illustration: Radiation sensors distributed throughout the Orion cabin provided critical data for future surface missions.From: NASA Releases First Human Science Results From Artemis II Lunar Flyby ·
Illustration: Researchers are cross-referencing the new imagery with existing orbital maps to plan future landing sites.From: NASA Releases First Human Science Results From Artemis II Lunar Flyby ·
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The crew captured stunning views of Earth rising over the lunar surface.From: Artemis II Crew Successfully Completes Lunar Flyby, Marking First Human Deep-Space Mission in 50 Years ·

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