lunar

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For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will fly around the Moon on Monday, marking the high point of the Artemis 2's lunar mission.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

In 1969, while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history taking the first steps on the lunar surface, Collins was alone in the command module, orbiting the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It's been released ahead of the lunar fly-by on Monday when the crew will fly around this mysterious far side, passing within 4,066 miles of the surface.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The Artemis II mission seeks to accomplish a lunar return with an astronaut flyby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The idea was to allow me to inspect all sides of the lunar module for possible damage, and to make sure all four landing gear were extended properly.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins