Artemis II crew, piloted by SoCal native, nears moon Monday
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The Artemis II mission, crewed by four astronauts, is approaching the moon and will perform a lunar flyby on April 6, coming within 5,000 miles of the lunar surface. This mission marks a historic milestone, paving the way for a potential moon landing as early as 2028.
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are nearing the moon, with a planned lunar flyby on April 6. The crew will come within 5,000 miles of the lunar surface, seeing sights never before seen. The mission entered the lunar sphere of influence on Easter Sunday, where the moon's gravity is stronger than Earth's. NASA will live stream the event, providing continuous coverage. The Artemis II crew will take photos and video of the moon's far side during the flyby, making observations to be shared with scientists later.
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