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The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.

In a recent development, NASA Artemis II astronauts are heading towards the far side of the moon after freeing themselves from High Earth Orbit. According to a statement issued by NASA on

Artemis II astronauts will be looking at the Moon from a “unique perspective”, as they will be passing by at a much higher altitude compared to the Apollo missions.

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

With the last major firing of its engine, the Artemis II spacecraft is now on a path that will take it around the moon and back.

Artemis II has travelled 252,756 miles away from Earth, but setting this record is not the mission's main objective.

NASA's Artemis II mission launched from Florida with 4 astronauts. Now the agency is sharing a stunning view of Earth before they head toward the moon.