Artemis astronauts pass behind moon, expected communications cut starts
Why it matters: The 40-minute communications blackout is a planned phase for the four Artemis astronauts during their lunar flyby.
- Artemis astronauts are currently unreachable by NASA scientists due to an expected communications blackout.
- NASA scientists on Earth are anticipating the 40-minute communications cut as the spacecraft passes behind the moon.
- The spacecraft's passage behind the moon is causing the temporary loss of contact during the lunar flyby.
The four Artemis astronauts are currently experiencing an anticipated 40-minute communications blackout as their spacecraft passes behind the moon, temporarily severing contact with NASA scientists on Earth. This expected phase is a critical part of their lunar flyby mission.
