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Artemis II crew loses contact with Earth as they fly behind moon

The Artemis II has entered its scheduled communications blackout as the crew loops around the far side of the moon. Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan joins CBS News to discuss.

Published April 6, 2026, 10:55 PM
Updated April 6, 2026, 11:43 PM2.6K
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Artemis II crew loses contact with Earth as they fly behind moon

The Artemis II has entered its scheduled communications blackout as the crew loops around the far side of the moon. Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan joins CBS News to discuss.

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