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Artemis II astronauts set new distance record, surpassing Apollo 13's mark

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On October 25, Artemis II astronauts set a new distance record, traveling 406,778 kilometers from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's previous mark by 6,606 kilometers. The crew of the Orion capsule documented the moon's far side for over six hours, providing a human perspective on lunar features. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen challenged future generations to further explore space.

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