Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
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Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
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The Orion capsule will enter the "lunar sphere of influence", where the moon’s gravity overtakes the Earth’s pull.
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The four astronauts on board will travel farther from Earth than any humans before, setting new records in deep space exploration.
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The crew captured rare views of the Orientale basin – a massive crater which resembles a bullseye never before seen with the naked eye – offering a fresh human perspective on the Moon’s surface.
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As Orion loops behind the Moon, astronauts will witness a solar eclipse and test survival suits designed to sustain life for up to six days in emergencies.
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Data gathered during the mission will shape future lunar landings, laying the groundwork for Artemis missions aiming to return humans to the Moon later this decade.
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