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Artemis II crew enters communication blackout as they reach far side of the moon
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April 6, 2026
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1:38Now PlayingThe Artemis II crew has reached the far side of the moon and has entered a communications blackout, according to NASA. The space agency said the communications blackout is planned and should last for about 40 minutes as Orion passes behind the moon.
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