Artemis II Blazes Towards the Moon as Earth Gazes
The Artemis II mission is rapidly accelerating towards the moon, but how fast is this lunar voyage really going? As of 2026-04-04 09:07:56, the spacecraft has left Earth orbit and is hurtling towards the moon at a jaw-dropping speed of 24,500 mph. The Artemis II mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center, is a pivotal step in NASA's ambitious plans to return to the moon. The Speed and Distance of Artemis II The mission is breaking records with its speed and distance. At its peak, Artemis II will travel about 250,000 miles from Earth, eclipsing the distance record set by Apollo 13....
