The Artemis II crew has regained contact with mission control after its roughly 40-minute planned blackout while looping around the moon. Tony Dokoupil anchors a special report.
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Artemis II crew regains contact with Earth after planned blackout | Special Report
The Artemis II crew has regained contact with mission control after its roughly 40-minute planned blackout while looping around the moon. Tony Dokoupil anchors a special report.
Published April 6, 2026, 11:51 PM
Updated April 7, 2026, 1:05 AM3.4KRelated Stories

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