NASA's Artemis II mission sets a new record for distance from Earth
NASA 的阿提米絲 2 號任務創下距離地球最遠的新紀錄
On April 6, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission officially reached a historic milestone in space exploration.
2026年4月6日,美國太空總署的阿提米絲ㄊㄧˊㄇㄧˇㄙ)二號任務正式達成了太空探索的歷史里程碑。
A four-person crew aboard the Orion spacecraft traveled further from Earth than any humans in history.
由四人組成的機組員搭乘獵戶座太空船,前往比歷史上任何人類都更遙遠的地球外空間。
By reaching a peak distance of 252,756 miles (406,771 km), they surpassed the long-standing record held by the 1970 Apollo 13 mission.
他們達到了252,756英里(406,771公里)的最高距離,打破了1970年阿波羅ㄅㄛㄌㄨㄛˊ)十三號任務所保持的長期紀錄。
This 10-day test flight marks the first time humans have ventured beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.
這項為期十天的測試飛行,標誌著自1972年以來,人類首次冒險超越低地球軌道。
The crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—is currently testing the Orion’s life support and advanced navigation systems.
機組員包括里德·懷斯曼、維克多·格洛佛、克里斯蒂娜·科赫與傑瑞米·漢森,目前正針對獵戶座的生命維持與先進導航系統進行測試。
A key highlight included a lunar flyby, where the team documented the Moon's far side while navigating a temporary 40-minute communications blackout.
任務的重點亮點之一是進行了繞月飛行,團隊在導航過程中經歷了短暫的四十分鐘通訊中斷,並記錄了月球背面的影像。
Furthermore, the mission debuted laser communications, a technology that enables faster data transmission than traditional radio.
此外,任務首次啟用了雷射通訊技術,這種技術相較於傳統無線電,傳輸數據的速度更快。
By utilizing the Moon's gravity for a fuel-efficient 'free-return' trajectory, the mission prepares humanity for future sustained lunar presence and potential journeys to Mars.
透過利用月球引力進行節能的「自由返回」軌道飛行,該任務為人類未來持續駐留月球及前往火星的潛在旅程做好了準備。
With tributes to history and the testing of cutting-edge technology, Artemis II serves as a vital bridge between the achievements of the Apollo era and the future of deep-space exploration.
藉由向歷史致敬並測試尖端技術,阿提米絲二號成為連結阿波羅時代成就與深空探索未來的關鍵橋樑。
