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252,752 miles from home: Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest humans from Earth

2 hours ago April 6, 2026

"We challenge this generation to make sure this record is not long-lived," said Artemis II crew after achieving a new milestone for humankind. They are now the farthest any human has ever travelled, reaching a maximum distance of 252,752 miles from Earth. This record-breaking milestone surpasses the previous mark set by Apollo 13 in 1970 by over 4,100 miles.

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