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Artemis 2 executes farthest-ever crew call with ISS at record Earth–Moon separation

Artemis 2 astronauts conducted a farthest-ever crew call with the International Space Station during the mission’s record-breaking Earth–moon distance profile. The link underscores that voice/data relay and human communications remain viable at extreme lunar-range conditions as NASA progresses Orion and Artemis operations toward future deep-space missions.

Discovered 2026-04-14T05:08:26.772918-07:00 | 2026-04-14T05:08:26.772918-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Validates end-to-end crew communications performance at maximum Artemis 2 separation—an operational prerequisite for sustained beyond-LEO missions, building on earlier Artemis distance milestones in Artemis II: 10-day lunar flyby yields iconic Earth–Moon imagery as mission reaches 400,000 km-plus distance.
Serves as a real-world systems check for the human deep-space mission loop (link reliability, mission timeline discipline) highlighted across Artemis II reporting, including Artemis II crew to test Orion on first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years.
Reinforces program momentum as Artemis II closes on reentry/pacific splashdown, continuing the theme of increasing operational confidence described in Artemis II returns after lunar flyby; Orion set for Pacific splashdown off San Diego.

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Sources Tracked: 14
First Seen: 2026-04-14T05:08:26.772918-07:00
Latest Update: 2026-04-20T14:39:15.371136-07:00
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2026-04-20T14:39:15.371136-07:00

Artemis II astronaut captures stunning ‘Earthset’ video on iPhone • The Independent

2026-04-20T11:32:45.020630-07:00

Reid Wiseman shares 'coolest' iPhone footage of Moon from Artemis II mission • indy100.com

2026-04-20T11:18:35.064084-07:00

Reid Wiseman captures view of 'Earthset' during Artemis II mission • NBC News

2026-04-20T11:18:34.277510-07:00

See video of Earthset that an Artemis II astronaut filmed on his iPhone while circling the moon • NBC News

2026-04-20T02:32:28.076415-07:00

'Only one chance in this lifetime': Artemis II astronaut shares rare ‘Earthset’ footage from space • Times of India

2026-04-20T00:15:45.199707-07:00

Watch: Astronaut shares once-in-a-lifetime video of Earth setting behind the Moon • indiatoday.in

2026-04-17T04:14:40.441224-07:00

Artemis astronauts describe ‘otherworldly’ incident passing behind Moon • The Independent

2026-04-16T13:40:35.467547-07:00

Artemis 2: NASA bricht Rekord der Apollo 13-Mission • faz.net

2026-04-15T23:12:14.763265-07:00

Moon Crew, ISS Astronauts Speak on First Ship-to-Ship Space Call • Bloomberg

2026-04-15T21:25:14.871653-07:00

Artemis 2 sets a record by communicating with the International Space Station (ISS) at nearly 374,000 km from Earth. • en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br

2026-04-14T21:55:30.321205-07:00

Bei Mondumrundung: Crew von NASA-Mission Artemis-2 feiert Rekorde • heise.de

2026-04-14T12:56:33.029085-07:00

NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live • Satellite News Network

2026-04-14T08:55:25.264531-07:00

Mondmission Artemis 2: Nasa-Astronauten erreichen bisher weiteste Entfernung von der Erde • zeit.de

2026-04-14T05:08:26.772918-07:00

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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Artemis 2 calling ISS! Watch the farthest-ever astronaut call from the moon to Earth (video)

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