According to whoisinspace.com, a total of 791 humans have become astronauts. The four Artemis II crew members raised the total of people to go to the moon to 28, with only 12 people who walked on it. Sources: NASA, whoisinspace.com, Smithsonian, Space.com, Scientific American, Space Foundation

NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.

Artemis II represents the first time humans will leave low earth orbit since the days of Apollo over a half century ago. Additionally, the shape of its path around the Moon could set a record for greatest distance humans have traveled into space. NASA is targeting 2028 for a lunar landing after the Artemis III test mission.

The decision to allow astronauts to carry phones on the spaceflight challenges long-standing processes, according to NASA.

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