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NASA Shares 12,000 Artemis II Images, Sets Farthest-From-Earth Record

5/5/2026

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NASA released over 12,000 Artemis II photos on May 4 2026.
The four astronauts traveled 694,481 miles around the Moon’s far side, setting a record for the farthest human distance from Earth.
NASA will archive the photos, voice recordings and a user guide in the Planetary Data System, requiring the 60-member science team led by Kelsey Young to publish preliminary reports by October 2026.

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NASA released over 12,000 Artemis II photos on May 4 2026.
The four astronauts traveled 694,481 miles around the Moon’s far side, setting a record for the farthest human distance from Earth.
NASA will archive the photos, voice recordings and a user guide in the Planetary Data System, requiring the 60-member science team led by Kelsey Young to publish preliminary reports by October 2026.