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

"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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Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reveals how comfortable sleeping in space is

Mission Specialist Christina Koch reveals the reality of living on Artemis II. From the most "deep and comfortable sleep" imaginable to the struggle of digging for a clean pair of socks while orbiting the Moon, she shared the beautifully human side of life in space. Asked whether astronauts can sleep while living their dream mission, Koch said that despite the excitement of reaching space, the crew enjoys deep, comfortable sleep—one of the best parts of the experience.

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"Welcome to my old neighborhood": Apollo 8 Pilot Jim Lovell’s words guide Artemis II crew toward the Moon

Artemis II crew prepares for epic lunar flyby with special message recorded in 2025 by astronaut Jim Lovell, the pilot of Apollo 8.

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"It bends your mind": Artemis II astronauts describe the 4 powerful emotions of seeing Earth from deep space

High above the Earth during Easter weekend, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen revealed the profound emotions of deep-space exploration. From the sheer joy of discovery to a "kneeling" sense of humility, Hansen described why the view from Orion is on "another level of amazing."

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"Unbelievable": Artemis II's Reid Wiseman on being in a place no human has visited since 1972

Speaking in the "farthest interview ever," Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reflected on traveling to a place no human has gone to since 1972. He also described the breathtaking view of being suspended between two worlds: the Earth in near-full eclipse and the Moon in brilliant daylight. The crew is to make a lunar flyby in a couple of hours from now, on April 6.

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Apollo 16’s Charlie Duke sends inspiring message to Artemis II crew as they approach the Moon

As the Artemis II crew is about to achieve a lunar flyby, they received a stirring message from a legendary predecessor: Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charlie Duke. While 1972 marked his historic stroll on the lunar surface, Duke’s voice has been a constant in lunar history. He served as the Capcom who talked Apollo 11 down to the surface and was a vital member of the Apollo 10 and 13 teams. Now, more than five decades later, the "youngest man on the Moon" passes the torch to the four explorers leading humanity's return.

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Artemis II crew hides 'Easter eggs' around Orion cabin: " They were dehydrated but happy with them"

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Artemis II crew honors CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen with a gold pin to mark his first spaceflight

Artemis II crew honored Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen with a gold pin to celebrate his first spaceflight, per NASA tradition. The moment made Easter Sunday extra special for the crew, as well as for the people following Artemis II's journey on Earth.

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"Better than the simulator": Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover on flying Orion in space

During a live media interaction, Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover described piloting the Orion spacecraft as “a ton of fun,” highlighting how smoothly it handled in real space conditions. After Artemis II's impressive launch from Kennedy Space Center, only Victor flew the spaceship on Flight Day 1, and he is set to pilot the spacecraft again on their way back to Earth after the lunar flyby. Fellow crew members Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen have also manually operated Orion.

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Artemis II astronauts reveal if food tastes different in space

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NASA addresses "burning smell" reported by Artemis II crew

Recently, the Artemis II crew reported noticing an unusual “burning” smell inside the Orion spacecraft, traced to the hygiene bay area. NASA officials say the odor has not been identified as biological, and there is currently no confirmed connection to the spacecraft’s Universal Waste Management System (UWMS). "For me, it was some sort of burning odor, and then it was definitely in the hygiene bay. And when I opened up the hygiene bay, the rest of the crew could smell it pretty much immediately," Jeremy Hansen had told the Mission Control. Debbie Korth, NASA’s Orion program deputy manager, noted that issues with space toilets are not uncommon. "Space toilets and bathrooms are something everybody can really understand... it’s always a challenge,” she said, noting that the space shuttle toilet was also often on the fritz.

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Artemis II Flight Director Judd Frieling on crew facing toilet troubles again in Orion

More than halfway to the Moon, the Artemis II crew is dealing with a familiar challenge—Orion’s toilet system. After an initial malfunction shortly after launch, the issue has resurfaced, with NASA confirming ongoing concerns related to the vent line. While the system still works for liquid waste, the crew is carefully managing tank levels as engineers assess the situation. Backup options remain in place, including contingency devices that can safely vent waste overboard if needed—ensuring the mission continues smoothly despite the hiccup.