Artemis II lunar mission impact HOUSTON – The Orion spacecraft reached its maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth on April 6, 2026. This event is a milestone in deep space logistics. The mission launched from Florida on April 1, 2026. It is the first human flight to the lunar vicinity in 54 years. The … Continue reading Deep Space Logistics: Artemis II Reaches Maximum Distance in Historic Lunar Flyby