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WATCH: Artemis II crew begins lunar flyby after breaking distance record

The Orion space capsule is making its historic flyby of the moon as the Artemis II crew sets a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space. ABC News' Reena Roy reports.

Published April 6, 2026, 9:06 PM

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Artemis II crew begins lunar flyby after breaking distance record

The Orion space capsule is making its historic flyby of the moon as the Artemis II crew sets a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space. ABC News' Reena Roy reports.

April 6, 2026

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WATCH: Artemis II crew begins lunar flyby after breaking distance record

Artemis II crew begins lunar flyby after breaking distance record

The Orion space capsule is making its historic flyby of the moon as the Artemis II crew sets a new record for the farthest distance traveled by humans in space. ABC News' Reena Roy reports.

April 6, 2026

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