Astronauts Make History with Record-Breaking Moon Flight

On Monday, the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission achieved a significant milestone by traveling farther from Earth than any humans have before them, surpassing the record set 56 years ago by the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission. This feat was accomplished over a distance of 248,655 miles. To commemorate this achievement, the astronauts held a crater naming ceremony in lunar orbit, marking the occasion with a gesture of camaraderie among crew members. The event honored several notable individuals and spaceships associated with the Artemis II mission, including the Orion spacecraft named Integrity, as well as commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll. As part of this commemoration, the astronauts announced their proposal to rename certain lunar features in recognition of these contributors. This gesture serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance displayed by those involved in the Artemis II mission.