On April 6, the crew reached a distance of over 400,000 km from Earth, the farthest humans have ever traveled.
The 10-day journey was more than a commemorative flyby; it was a high-stakes test of the systems that will eventually land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. February 2026 from Kennedy Space Center. Lunar Flight
Orion swung around the far side of the Moon, coming within 100 kilometers of the surface. Breaking Records and New Science On April 6, the crew reached a distance
Currently the earliest target for humans to actually step back onto the lunar surface. Orion swung around the far side of the
The mission also carried unique "passengers"—thousands of Canadian tree seeds and advanced sensors to measure radiation exposure, ensuring future long-term lunar stays are safe for human health. What's Next?
The success of Artemis II serves as the "green light" for the next phase of exploration.
