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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

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During the Artemis mission, a period of 40 minutes occurs when the crew loses contact with Earth due to their position behind the Moon. This loss of communication is a result of the Moon's gravitational influence, which blocks the line of sight between the spacecraft and Earth.

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