The crew passed within 6,545 kilometers of the lunar surface during the night of Monday, April 6. Their observations, lasting more than six hours, focused on 30 sites.
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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GALLERYThe crew passed within 6,545 kilometers of the lunar surface during the night of Monday, April 6. Their observations, lasting more than six hours, focused on 30 sites.
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