Artemis II breaks record for farthest human travel from Earth
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Why in news
NASA's Artemis II mission set a new record for the farthest human travel from Earth, surpassing the Apollo 13 record.
Background
The Orion spacecraft carried four astronauts to a distance of approximately 406,788 km from Earth. The mission included the first woman (Christina Koch), the first person of color (Victor Glover), and the first non-American (Jeremy Hansen) in the program.
Facts for Prelims
- FactArtemis II reached a distance of roughly 406,788 km (252,760 miles) from Earth.
- S&TThe Orion spacecraft is used for the Artemis mission to travel around the far side of the moon.
- S&TA 'free-return trajectory' is the path used by the spacecraft to return to Earth after lunar orbit.
- PostChristina Koch is the first woman and Victor Glover is the first person of color on the Artemis II mission.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of international space exploration missions in fostering global scientific cooperation and technological advancement.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical competition: Balancing national prestige with collaborative frameworks in lunar exploration
- Technological leap: Advancements in life-support systems and deep-space navigation for long-duration missions
Keywords: Space Exploration · Lunar Orbit · Deep Space Navigation · Technological Advancement · Human Spaceflight
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