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Exclusive Insights: Former Parkland Planetarium Director Discusses the Exciting Artemis II Launch

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Artemis II mission is poised to make history with its groundbreaking journey into space.

In 1970, the Apollo 13 mission set a milestone when it ventured 248,655 miles from Earth. Now, the Artemis II crew is on the verge of surpassing that achievement. On Monday night, the four-member team will travel an impressive 252,760 miles, exceeding the previous record by 4,000 miles.

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