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Artemis Crew to Experience 40 Minutes of Silence Behind the Moon
Astronauts aboard the Artemis mission will endure a 40-minute period of silence and solitude as they pass behind the Moon, losing all communication with Earth.
5 Apr, 23:02 — 6 Apr, 16:21
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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.
Read full article →Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago
Artemis 2 crew to break human spaceflight distance record; Moon flyby to begin soon
Nasa's Artemis 2 astronauts are making history by flying around the moon, becoming the first humans in over 50 years to witness its surface up close. The four-member crew will observe lunar poles and a solar eclipse, gathering crucial data for future missions. This historic flyby marks a significant milestone for human space exploration.
By TOI SCIENCE DESK
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First report: BBC · 5 Apr, 23:02|Full coverage: 4 · 18h|Window: 18h
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