28 Humans Have Traveled to the Moon, Including Apollo and Artemis II Crews

A total of 28 individuals have journeyed beyond Earth to lunar space, encompassing astronauts from the historic Apollo missions and the recent Artemis II crew.

7 Apr, 00:15 — 7 Apr, 12:22

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Why this matters

The Artemis II mission marks a significant step in humanity's return to lunar exploration, paving the way for future crewed landings. This mission extends the legacy of human spaceflight beyond Earth, building on the Apollo era's achievements and setting new records for distance traveled by humans.

Key entitiesArtemis II Crew Apollo Crews NASA

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What sources agree on

The Artemis II crew has completed a historic journey around the Moon.
The Artemis II crew traveled farther from Earth than any previous human mission.
A total of 28 humans have traveled to the Moon, including Apollo and Artemis II crews.

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28 humans have traveled to the Moon, including Apollo and Artemis II crews.

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The Artemis II crew went farther than any human has gone from Earth.

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The Artemis II mission is a 'successful mission'.

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The Artemis II crew saw the far side of the Moon and temporarily lost contact.

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A Nutella jar floating in the Artemis II capsule went viral during the mission's livestream.

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ruvcentercenterneutral—Neutral reporting on the mission's completion

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the achievements of the Artemis II mission and historical context without significant political framing.

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wsjHigh142d ago

Artemis Astronauts Make History—Traveling Farther Than Any Human Has Gone Before - WSJ

Artemis Astronauts Make History—Traveling Farther Than Any Human Has Gone Before WSJ

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vanguard-ngMixed142d ago

Apollo Legends, Artemis II Crew — 28 humans who have travelled to the moon

From the historic mission of the Apollo to another successful mission under Artemis II crew, only 28 people have ever made the journey beyond Earth to lunar space. The post Apollo Legends, Artemis II Crew — 28 humans who have travelled to the moon appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 7 Apr, 00:15|Full coverage: 4 · 12h|Window: 12h

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wsj7 Apr, 00:15First to report

Artemis Astronauts Make History—Traveling Farther Than Any Human Has Gone Before - WSJ

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faz7 Apr, 12:10

„Keine Produktplatzierung“: Nutella-Glas der Artemis-II-Crew geht viral

ruv7 Apr, 12:10

Sögulegri ferð í kringum tunglið lokið

vanguard-ng7 Apr, 12:22Latest update

Apollo Legends, Artemis II Crew — 28 humans who have travelled to the moon

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The narrative shifted from simply reporting the mission's progress and record-breaking achievement to also incorporating historical context of lunar travel and even a viral, lighthearted moment from the journey.

Initial Reporting2026-04-07T00:15:00Z

Early reports confirm the Artemis II crew's record-breaking distance from Earth.

Mission Completion & Details2026-04-07T12:10:59Z

News outlets confirm the completion of the historic lunar journey and provide specific details like seeing the far side of the Moon.

Historical Context & Viral Moments2026-04-07T12:22:36Z

Coverage expands to include the total number of humans who have traveled to the Moon and highlights lighter, viral aspects of the mission.

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28 Humans Have Traveled to the Moon, Including Apollo and Artemis II Crews

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Artemis Astronauts Make History—Traveling Farther Than Any Human Has Gone Before - WSJ

Apollo Legends, Artemis II Crew — 28 humans who have travelled to the moon

Coverage Timeline

Artemis Astronauts Make History—Traveling Farther Than Any Human Has Gone Before - WSJ

„Keine Produktplatzierung“: Nutella-Glas der Artemis-II-Crew geht viral

Sögulegri ferð í kringum tunglið lokið

Apollo Legends, Artemis II Crew — 28 humans who have travelled to the moon

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