Artemis II approaches historic lunar flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission is reaching a critical milestone as the Orion spacecraft enters the lunar sphere of influence, where the moon's gravity becomes the dominant force.

The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, is scheduled to perform a lunar flyby that will take them further into space than any previous human mission.

During this phase, the astronauts will experience a period of radio silence as they pass behind the far side of the moon.

This mission serves as a vital precursor to future crewed landings and the broader exploration of the lunar surface.