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Artemis Astronauts Brace for 40-Minute Communication Blackout Behind Moon's Far Side
Astronauts aboard the Artemis mission are preparing for a historic 40-minute communication blackout as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon's far side, breaking distance records, though NASA remains unworried.
5 Apr, 23:02 — 6 Apr, 22:15
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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
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As the astronauts lose contact with Earth, NASA isn’t worried.
By Katrina Miller
Read full article →Fox NewsMixed1h ago
Artemis astronauts brace for eerie 40-minute communication blackout on moon’s far side
The Artemis II crew enters a historic communications blackout Monday as their spacecraft slips behind the Moon's far side, breaking distance records.
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First report: BBC · 5 Apr, 23:02|Full coverage: 3 · 23h|Window: 23h
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