Dhaka, April 6 -- The crew of Artemis program will experience a brief but significant period of isolation when their spacecraft moves behind the Moon, cutting off all communication with Earth.

As the astronauts travel farther from Earth, they have remained in constant contact with mission control in Houston, receiving steady guidance and reassurance from NASA teams. However, that link will be temporarily lost when the Moon blocks radio and laser signals.

The blackout is expected to last about 40 minutes, during which the four astronauts will be completely out of contact, travelling through space in silence.

Artemis pilot Victor Glover said before the mission that he hopes people on Earth will use the moment to reflect and send positive...