Artemis II Crew Makes Historic Lunar Journey
April 6, 2026 at 15:29
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- Artemis II crew orbits the Moon, setting a record
- Watch the historic broadcast on NASA’s YouTube today
- Explore various resources to celebrate the achievement
Today marks a significant milestone for the Artemis II crew as they have traveled farther than any humans in history, orbiting the Moon at an altitude of approximately 4,000 miles above its surface.
Join in the celebration by tuning into the NASA YouTube channel today, April 6, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific (1 PM Eastern), or watch it on NASA+.
To commemorate this achievement, engage with your community using the following Night Sky Network resources:
- Weird Ways to Observe the Moon
- Why Does the Moon Have Phases?
- Exploring Moon Phases
- Skywatcher’s Guide to the Moon
- Why Doesn’t the Moon Fall to Earth?
- Moon Myths from Around the World
- Apollo at 50 Moon Toolkit
- Can You See The Flag On the Moon?
- Earth Craters and Moon Map
From all of us at the Night Sky Network, we wish the crew of Artemis II, Godspeed Integrity!
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