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The critical 40 minutes of lost communication during Artemis mission

2026년 07월 03일 by team insight

NASA engineers monitor data screens in the control room as they prepare for the critical 40minute communication blackout during the Artemis mission.

The blackout is a planned part of the mission, occurring during the spacecraft’s lunar flyby. As the Artemis crew navigates the far side of the Moon, they experience a unique set of challenges that highlight the complexities of deep space exploration. This event is significant as it tests the resilience of communication systems and the … Read more

Understanding the 40 Minutes of Lost Communication with Artemis Crew

2026년 04월 09일 by team insight

NASA astronauts inside the Artemis spacecraft prepare for their mission as they experience a communication blackout while traveling behind the Moon.

The Artemis program, led by NASA, aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024, with the first crewed mission scheduled for late 2023. The communication blackout is a planned aspect of the mission, but it raises concerns about the crew’s safety and the reliability of systems designed to support them during this time, especially … Read more