Published: Apr 07, 2026, 09:15 IST | Updated: Apr 07, 2026, 09:15 IST
NASA’s Artemis II is set for a dramatic moment as the Orion spacecraft reaches the far side of the Moon. During this phase, astronauts aboard Orion spacecraft will temporarily lose all communication with Earth for about 40–41 minutes. This planned blackout is a critical part of the mission, testing deep-space navigation and autonomy.