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Artemis II prepares to loop around far side of moon after breaking distance record

The Artemis II crew made history on Monday, breaking the record for traveling farther from Earth than any humans ever. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.

Published April 6, 2026, 9:48 PM
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Artemis II prepares to loop around far side of moon after breaking distance record

The Artemis II crew made history on Monday, breaking the record for traveling farther from Earth than any humans ever. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.

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