Celebrates Artemis II Deep Space Record

Official: A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.

IntroducedApril 28, 2026

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Why This Matters

This resolution commemorates the Artemis II crew's record-setting journey into deep space on April 6, 2026, and celebrates their mission's success.

If you follow space exploration, this resolution celebrates the Artemis II crew's record for traveling the farthest into deep space.

Affects: This resolution affects space enthusiasts, astronauts, and those involved in NASA's Artemis program.

What does this resolution do?

1. The resolution marks April 6, 2026, as a significant date in space exploration history. 2. It honors the Artemis II crew for setting a new record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts. 3. The resolution acknowledges the achievements of NASA's Artemis II mission. 4. It serves as a reminder of human progress in deep space exploration.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects space enthusiasts, astronauts, and those involved in NASA's Artemis program.

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