Artemis II: Astronauts to Vanish Behind Moon for 41 Minutes, NASA Explains Why

• Artemis II astronauts will experience a 41-minute communication blackout as they pass behind the Moon.
• NASA confirms this temporary loss of contact is a planned and expected part of the mission due to the Moon blocking radio signals.
• During this period, the Orion spacecraft's onboard computers will manage navigation and flight systems automatically.
• The Artemis II mission, a 10-day lunar flyby and systems test, will not land on the Moon.
• The launch is scheduled for April 1st from Kennedy Space Center, with a livestream available on NASA+ and YouTube.