In April 2026, which previous mission held the human distance-from-Earth record that Artemis II surpassed during its lunar flyby?
Question and options
In April 2026, which previous mission held the human distance-from-Earth record that Artemis II surpassed during its lunar flyby?
- Apollo 8
- Apollo 11
- Apollo 17
- Apollo 13
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Apollo 13
The Artemis II crew surpassed the record on 6 April 2026 in NASA's reporting time zone. The earlier record had been set by Apollo 13.
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