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Artemis II astronauts expected to reach far side of moon on Monday
Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured
TL;DR
- Artemis II astronauts are on track to reach the far side of the moon, setting a new distance record from Earth.
- The crew is experiencing ongoing problems with the Orion capsule's toilet, with engineers suspecting ice blockage.
- The mission is the first crewed lunar journey since 1972 and aims to collect data and images of lunar features.
- Astronauts are trained to identify and describe lunar landmarks, including the Orientale Basin.
- The Artemis II mission is a step towards establishing a permanent lunar base, with a landing planned for 2028.
- The crew consists of three Americans and one Canadian astronaut.
- The mission will see the astronauts travel over 4,000 miles from Earth at their closest approach to the moon.