Four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
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TUE · 2026-04-07 · 02:29 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0407-55402
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Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth
In April 2026, the four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission broke the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth. The Artemis II mission surpassed the previous record of 400,171km, which was set by the Apollo 13 mission in April 1970.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-07 · 02:29 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In April 2026, the four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission broke the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth. The Artemis II mission surpassed the previous record of 400,171km, which was set by the Apollo 13 mission in April 1970. This achievement marks a significant milestone in human space exploration. The Artemis II mission is a crewed lunar flyby mission and a crucial step towards establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. The mission aims to pave the way for future lunar landings and further exploration of the solar system.
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It’s a historic day… but don’t forget to enjoy the view.
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The record of 400,171km was set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.
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Four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
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