Artemis II Lunar Flyby [cyafJzDlygE]
The Artemis II crew makes the first-ever manned lunar flyby. This is the first crewed mission around the Moon since the end of the Apollo program in 1972. Flyby Schedule (all times ET): 1:56pm - Artemis II crew passes the Apollo 13 distance record. 2:10pm - Remarks from crew. 2:45pm - Lunar observation period (flyby) begins 6:44pm - Predicted loss of communication as crew heads behind the moon (estimated to last 40 minutes) 7:02pm - Artemis II crew makes closest approach to the moon 7:07pm - Artemis II crew reaches maximum distance from the Earth 7:25pm - Predicted acquisition of signal 8:35pm - Eclipse period begins with moon eclipsing sun 9:20pm - Lunar observation period (flyby) concludes 9:32pm - Solar eclipse period ends 9:45pm - NASA coverage concludes Download the FREE C-SPAN Now App. Discover the C-SPAN Video Library at Explore C-SPAN's Free Educational Resources at C-SPAN: Created by Cable in 1979. Offered as a public service. Support C-SPAN by Donating Today: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Subscribe: C-SPAN Podcasts: Newsletters: Visit the C-SPAN Shop: #cspan