Artemis 2 Breaks Distance Record & Sees Solar Eclipse from Moon’s Far Side

In this video, we break down NASA’s Artemis 2 mission—the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. On April 6, 2025, four astronauts aboard the Orion capsule “Integrity” looped around the moon’s far side, set a new Earth-distance record of 252,756 miles, and observed a total solar eclipse lasting 53 minutes.

You’ll learn:

How Artemis 2 surpassed Apollo 13’s distance record

Why the crew saw a 53-minute eclipse (and what they described)

The touching tribute to Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife

What’s next: Artemis 4 moon landing in 2028

This mission paves the way for humanity’s return to the lunar surface. Don’t miss this quick, action-packed recap.

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