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Artemis 2 crew nears farthest distance ever flown by humans; Moon flyby to begin soon - latest updates
Nasa's Artemis 2 astronauts are making history by flying around the moon, becoming the first humans in over 50 years to witness its surface up close. The four-member crew will observe lunar poles and a solar eclipse, gathering crucial data for future missions. This historic flyby marks a significant milestone for human space exploration.
Nasa's Artemis II crew reaches Moon, nears farthest distance ever flown by humans
Nasa's Artemis II astronauts entered lunar orbit Monday, approaching a record-breaking distance from Earth as they prepare to fly around the moon's far side. This historic mission, the first crewed test flight of the Artemis program, will see the crew capture unique images of Earth and the moon, marking a significant step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.
‘The best camera to ever exist’: Artemis II crew to study the Moon's surface mainly with their eyes
Nasa's Artemis II astronauts are two-thirds of the way to the Moon, using their own eyes as the "best camera" to observe its surface. The four-member crew will conduct a lunar fly-around, capturing images and noting subtle color and texture changes. This historic mission marks the first crewed journey to the Moon in over 53 years.
‘Deafness reversed’: Scientists restore hearing in 10 patients with a single-injection gene therapy breakthrough
A groundbreaking gene therapy trial has successfully restored hearing in individuals with a rare form of congenital deafness. Researchers delivered a functional OTOF gene via a single injection, enabling speech recognition in some patients within weeks. This marks a significant shift towards correcting the root cause of genetic hearing loss.
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