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Artemis II passes key milestones en route to Moon

PUBLISHED Apr 4, 2026, 5:08 PM ET

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Houston — On Flight Day 4 this week, the Artemis II crew passed the halfway and subsequently the two‑thirds point of their translunar journey, practiced manual spacecraft control aboard Orion, and continued preparations to photograph the lunar far side during a planned flyby scheduled for Monday. NASA released imagery showing lunar features and crew views; Canada commemorated astronaut Jeremy Hansen as the first non‑U.S. crew member headed to the Moon, and mission managers say the flight is positioned to exceed Apollo 13’s human‑distance record before returning without entering lunar orbit.

By Faro B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Apollo-era missions established human-distance benchmarks, with Apollo 13 holding the record.
Artemis II launched and entered a translunar trajectory toward the Moon.
Crew crossed the halfway point between Earth and Moon and observed lunar features from Orion.
NASA and media reported Flight Day 4 milestones, including a two‑thirds journey mark and manual-control practice (reported April 5).
Mission approached a scheduled Monday lunar flyby to photograph the far side and potentially set a new human-distance record.

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Artemis II's journey is a big leap for space exploration. It's about pushing human boundaries and exploring the unknown. This mission could inspire a new generation of astronauts, including your kids or grandkids. Check out NASA's website for real-time updates and educational resources.

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Who Benefited

NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, space scientists, and commercial partners will gain scientific data, engineering validation, and program momentum from Artemis II’s lunar flyby and imagery.

Who Impacted

If anomalies occur, immediate operational risk and potential reputational or programmatic setbacks could affect the crew, NASA, and international partners involved in Artemis II.

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Articles Published:: 11
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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, space scientists, and commercial partners will gain scientific data, engineering validation, and program momentum from Artemis II’s lunar flyby and imagery.

Who Impacted

If anomalies occur, immediate operational risk and potential reputational or programmatic setbacks could affect the crew, NASA, and international partners involved in Artemis II.