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NASA's Artemis II Sets New Human Distance Record from Earth

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What backs it

NASA official sources confirm Artemis II crew reached 252,756 miles (406,770 km) from Earth on April 6, 2026, surpassing Apollo 13's 248,655 miles (400,171 km) by approximately 4,101 miles.

What it doesn’t mean

Claim states '252,752 miles' but NASA sources cite '252,756 miles' - minor discrepancy of 4 miles in stated maximum distance.

Extends human spaceflight distance record by 56-year margin; represents milestone in deep space exploration and lunar mission capability.High△ Caution

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