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NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft regains communication after planned 40-minute blackout behind Moon

NASA has successfully re-established communications with the Artemis II crew after a planned 40-minute blackout as the Orion spacecraft passed behind the Moon, traveling 406,833 km from Earth. The mission marked a significant milestone as astronauts photographed the hidden side of the Moon.

6 Apr, 15:24 — 7 Apr, 02:49
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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

The hundreds of mementos aboard Artemis II include a flag that never made it to the moon.

By Ashley Ahn

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Blackouts, broken records and a message from the past: five key moments from Artemis II’s lunar flyby

Crew of Orion capsule spent emotional day documenting surface of moon – and paying homage to astronauts who paved the way Artemis II sets new record as astronauts travel farther from Earth than ever before On the sixth day of a lunar mission that has rekindled global interest in space exploration and reinvigorated Nasa’s aims to return to the moon, the astronauts of Artemis II flew further from Earth than any human before them. Across a six-hour flyby, the crew of the Orion capsule captured...

By Jonathan Yerushalmy and agencies

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

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.

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

A floating Nutella jar aboard NASA's Artemis II went viral, with internet users calling the zero-gravity moment the greatest free advertisement in history.

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France 24High3h ago

🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Artemis II begins journey home after reaching record distance from Earth

The four astronauts on the first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years reached 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby.

By Rob Freeman

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual54m ago

Farther than ever before: Astronauts witness solar eclipse during Artemis II’s daring moon flyby

Artemis II astronauts achieved a historic milestone, reaching a record 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby. The crew experienced a rare solar eclipse and observed the Moon's far side. This mission marks a significant step in NASA's lunar exploration goals.

By TOI SCIENCE DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual43m ago

Artemis II blackout: What happens when the moon blocks Earth?

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Why was there a 40-minute blackout in NASA’s Artemis II mission? Explained

NASA's Artemis II faced a planned communication blackout for nearly 40 minutes as Orion passed behind the Moon.

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

NASA’s record-breaking crew Earth-bound after trip around Moon - straitstimes.com

NASA’s record-breaking crew Earth-bound after trip around Moon  straitstimes.com

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japan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

NASA's record-breaking crew Earth-bound after trip around moon

The astronauts broke the distance record for space travel, reaching a maximum distance of 406,771 kilometers from Earth.

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screen-rantMixed12h ago

Tom Hanks' 12-Part HBO Space Series From 26 Years Ago Quietly Returns As Streaming Success At The Perfect Time

Tom Hanks' HBO space series is enjoying a resurgence in popularity on streaming against the backdrop of NASA's Artemis II missions.

By Matthew Biggin

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tico-timesMixed7h ago

Artemis II Enters Final Moon Approach as Orion Nears Historic Lunar Flyby

The astronauts of the Artemis II mission are making history by venturing farther into space than any human before and catching live glimpses of parts of the Moon never before seen directly. The mission began the final phase of its approach to the Moon on Monday, reaching the tipping point where the Moon’s gravity exerts […] The post Artemis II Enters Final Moon Approach as Orion Nears Historic Lunar Flyby appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: screen-rant · 6 Apr, 15:24Full coverage: 20 · 11hWindow: 11h
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screen-rant6 Apr, 15:24First to report

Tom Hanks' 12-Part HBO Space Series From 26 Years Ago Quietly Returns As Streaming Success At The Perfect Time

5h later
tico-times6 Apr, 20:00

Artemis II Enters Final Moon Approach as Orion Nears Historic Lunar Flyby

2h later
le-figaro6 Apr, 21:58

L’équipage d’Artémis 2 baptise un cratère «Carroll» en l'honneur de la femme décédée du commandant de la mission

aftonbladet6 Apr, 22:56

Artemis II rundar månen

France 246 Apr, 23:37

🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

observador7 Apr, 00:15

1h. Artemis II já recuperou as comunicações com a Terra

japan-times7 Apr, 00:42

NASA's record-breaking crew Earth-bound after trip around moon

newsbeast7 Apr, 01:00

Το Orion επανασυνδέθηκε με τη Γη μετά την 40λεπτη «σιωπή» – Οι αστροναύτες στην αθέατη πλευρά του φεγγαριού

straits-times7 Apr, 01:05

NASA’s record-breaking crew Earth-bound after trip around Moon - straitstimes.com

hindustan-times7 Apr, 01:05

Why was there a 40-minute blackout in NASA’s Artemis II mission? Explained

iefimerida7 Apr, 01:11

Η NASA έγραψε ιστορία: Το Orion επανήλθε από τη σκοτεινή πλευρά της Σελήνης μετά από 40 λεπτά «σιωπής» [βίντεο]

The Independent7 Apr, 01:14

Artemis II begins journey home after reaching record distance from Earth

The Guardian7 Apr, 01:17

Blackouts, broken records and a message from the past: five key moments from Artemis II’s lunar flyby

ruv7 Apr, 01:39

Fjögurra daga heimför Artemis að hefjast

Fox News7 Apr, 01:55

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

NYT7 Apr, 02:00

The hundreds of mementos aboard Artemis II include a flag that never made it to the moon.

Al Jazeera7 Apr, 02:29

Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth

Times of India7 Apr, 02:38

Farther than ever before: Astronauts witness solar eclipse during Artemis II’s daring moon flyby

luxemburger-wort7 Apr, 02:45

Warum lässt uns der Mond nie los?

indian-express7 Apr, 02:49Latest update

Artemis II blackout: What happens when the moon blocks Earth?