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Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes
Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: “It is so great to hear from Earth again.” Source link
Moment Artemis II sets record for distance humans have travelled from Earth
The crew broke a previous record of 248,655 miles (400,171km) set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, and they are still heading further away from Earth. Source link
What's on the far side of the Moon?
Artemis II’s looping path has carried the crew around the far side of the Moon. Source link
Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman’s wife died from cancer in 2020 at age 46. Source link
Our fancy salt obsession is harming our health
Cornish sea salt crystals, pink Himalayan rock salt, smoked salt flakes – the use of gourmet salts is on the rise. But columnist Alice Klein finds it may be leading to a resurgence in iodine deficiency, with harmful consequences Source link
Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state
Hunger is a likely reason the whale, dubbed Willapa Willy, travelled inland, experts say. Source link
'We might look at the far side of the moon, and then change our socks'
In a series of interviews, the Artemis II astronauts discussed their life in space. Source link
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. Source link
Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission’s Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft’s toilet. Source link
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures – science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts. Source link