"The crew made the transition, four days, six hours and two minutes into the mission, when about 39,000 miles from the moon, and 232,000 miles away from the Earth."
"The Artemis crew will be just over 4,000 miles at their closest approach, which will allow them to see the complete, spherical surface of the moon, including regions near both poles."
"During the flyby, which will last about six hours, the crew will have to observe the celestial body with their naked eyes, along with cameras they have onboard."
"A communications blackout of about 40 minutes is planned as the lunar surface blocks the radio signals needed for the Deep Space Network to connect with the spacecraft."
The Artemis II mission has successfully entered the moon's sphere of influence, transitioning four days into the mission. The crew is now 39,000 miles from the moon and 232,000 miles from Earth. They will conduct a lunar flyby, the first in over 50 years, allowing them to observe the moon's surface closely. The closest approach will be over 4,000 miles, providing views of previously unseen regions. A communications blackout is expected as the spacecraft passes behind the moon, marking a significant milestone in human space exploration.
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