- NASA's Artemis II moon mission successfully circled the moon, achieving the farthest distance any human has ever traveled from Earth.
- Mission specialist Christina Koch re-established communications with Mission Control after a 41-minute blackout, expressing relief to reconnect with Earth.
- The crew's midday meal featured a diverse menu including beef ravioli, salmon, butternut squash and desserts like cherry blueberry cobbler.
- Pilot Victor Glover and Christina Koch were encouraged to eat during this period as they were in “support roles” with available downtime.
- Earlier, the crew discussed with Mission Control methods to reduce bright light through a window and address condensation on the glass.
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