"We saw sights that no human has ever seen, not even during the Apollo missions, and that was amazing for us."
"During the mission, the crew lost contact with Earth for 40 minutes as they passed behind the Moon-an expected blackout due to the lunar body blocking communications."
"Artemis II broke the record for the farthest distance travelled by humans in space, surpassing the 248,655 miles set by Apollo 13 in 1970."
"President Donald Trump congratulated the crew, telling them they had 'made history and made all of America incredibly proud.'"
Astronauts on Artemis II took the first-ever photograph of Earth from the far side of the Moon, a significant milestone in space exploration. The crew became the first humans to observe the Moon's hidden hemisphere, witnessing its craters and lava plains. Commander Reid Wiseman expressed amazement at seeing sights never seen before. The mission included a 40-minute communication blackout while passing behind the Moon and a total solar eclipse. Artemis II also set a record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space, surpassing Apollo 13's record.
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