On April 6, 2024, NASA's Artemis II mission made history by traveling 252,756 miles (406,771 kilometers) from Earth, setting a new record for crewed spaceflights. This mission, which is not intended for landing, serves as a flyby to test the Orion spacecraft's systems and capabilities in deep space. Unlike previous missions such as Apollo 8, which followed a circular lunar orbit, Artemis II employs a 'free-return trajectory' that uses the Moon's gravity to assist in its return to Earth. This trajectory is executed in two phases: first, a High Earth Orbit (HEO) for system checks, and then a Translunar Slingshot that takes the spacecraft around the Moon. This method not only prioritizes crew safety but also conserves fuel, allowing for a lighter launch vehicle. The primary goal of Artemis II is to verify that the Orion spacecraft can sustain human life in the harsh conditions of space, gathering critical data for future missions aimed at establishing a Moon Base.