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Sophie Adenot just became the first European to spend more than 237 days in space, breaking a record that stood for six years. The French astronaut splashed down safely Thursday after eight months of groundbreaking work aboard the International Space Station.
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission just shattered a record that stood for 56 years, traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history. They've officially ventured beyond Apollo 13's mark of 400,171 kilometers, set back in April 1970.
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Four astronauts just became the farthest humans from Earth in history, breaking a 56-year record as they soar past the moon. This moment marks humanity's grand return to deep space exploration after decades of waiting.
Four astronauts just traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history, breaking a record that stood for more than half a century. The emotional moment included naming lunar features after their spacecraft and the mission commander's late wife.
Four astronauts just broke a 56-year-old record, traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history. They're now exploring parts of the Moon never seen with human eyes.
Four astronauts are about to fly farther from Earth than any humans in history, breaking a record that stood for 55 years. The Artemis II crew will reach 252,757 miles from home as they loop around the Moon's far side.