Science Artemis II makes closest approach to the moon; astronauts break space distance record April 7, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com At their nearest distance to the moon, the crew came within an estimated 6,545 km of the lunar surface, according to calculations by NASA Related posts: Women biotech scientists await funds for research Why is environmental surveillance important? | Explained Science quiz: A millennia-old calendar system NASA clears its Artemis 2 moon rocket for April launch with four astronauts