Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 06 Apr 2026,Monday Science
Astronauts on Artemis II will lose contact with Earth for about 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon. The Moon blocks radio and laser signals, cutting links with mission control. NASA teams will not be able to communicate during this period. Pilot Victor Glover said, “Let’s pray, hope, send your good thoughts.” The moment is similar to past missions like Apollo 11. Astronaut Michael Collins once said he felt “truly alone” during such blackout. Teams on Earth will wait for signals to return. (PC: BBC)
