Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
Why it matters: The Artemis mission's lunar flyby will pave the way for future human missions to the Moon.
- Artemis astronauts entered the final phase of their lunar loop run-up on Monday.
- The Moon's gravity is now exerting a stronger pull on the spacecraft than Earth's.
- This mission represents the first lunar flyby since 1972, marking a significant return to lunar exploration.
The Artemis spacecraft has entered the final phase of its journey, with the Moon's gravitational pull now exceeding Earth's, marking a critical milestone for the first lunar flyby since 1972. This signifies the mission's imminent approach to its lunar loop, bringing humanity closer to renewed lunar exploration.
