Artemis 2: New Distance Record Powered by European Tech (heise.de)

• Distance record of 406,771 km beats Apollo 13.
• European Service Module (ESM) serves as core infrastructure.
• Key operational success for human lunar return missions.

"The Artemis 2 mission has surpassed the human spaceflight distance record previously held by Apollo 13, reaching 406,771 kilometers from Earth. This achievement relies heavily on the European Service Module (ESM), developed by ESA, which provides essential propulsion, power, and life support systems for the Orion spacecraft."