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Artemis II crew regains contact with Earth after planned blackout | Special Report

The Artemis II crew has regained contact with mission control after its roughly 40-minute planned blackout while looping around the moon. Tony Dokoupil anchors a special report.

Published April 6, 2026, 11:51 PM
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Artemis II crew regains contact with Earth after planned blackout | Special Report

The Artemis II crew has regained contact with mission control after its roughly 40-minute planned blackout while looping around the moon. Tony Dokoupil anchors a special report.

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