Artemis II Crew Heads Home After Record-Breaking Moon Flyby

Megan Moroney partners with Revlon, and the '6-7' dating trend takes off

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:12pm

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The Artemis II astronauts have set a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth, flying around the far side of the moon at 252,760 miles. The crew is now heading back to Earth, with a planned splashdown off San Diego's coast on Friday evening. Meanwhile, country star Megan Moroney has been named a global ambassador for Revlon, and a new dating trend called '6-7' encourages people to consider partners who fall in the middle of the attractiveness scale.

Why it matters

The Artemis II mission is a crucial step in NASA's plans to return humans to the lunar surface, while Megan Moroney's Revlon partnership represents the continued blending of country music and mainstream celebrity culture. The '6-7' dating trend also reflects ongoing discussions around physical appearance and emotional compatibility in relationships.

The details

The Artemis II astronauts flew around the far side of the moon yesterday, setting a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth at 252,760 miles. The crew is now heading back to Earth, with a planned splashdown off San Diego's coast on Friday evening. Megan Moroney has stepped into the spotlight as a global ambassador for Revlon, blending authenticity and modern glamour in her debut for the brand's 'Be Unforgettable' campaign. And the new '6-7' dating trend encourages people to consider partners who fall in the middle of the arbitrary attractiveness scale, with the idea that these 'mid-range' partners may be more reliable, thoughtful, and emotionally available than someone who ranks higher.

  • The Artemis II astronauts flew around the far side of the moon yesterday.
  • The Artemis II crew is planned to splashdown off San Diego's coast on Friday evening.

The players

Artemis II

NASA's Artemis II mission, which is a crucial step in the agency's plans to return humans to the lunar surface.

Megan Moroney

A country music star who has been named a global ambassador for Revlon, blending authenticity and modern glamour in her debut for the brand's 'Be Unforgettable' campaign.

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What they’re saying

“It's a special and surreal experience to be a part of the Revlon 'Be Unforgettable' campaign.”

— Megan Moroney, Country Music Star

What’s next

The Artemis II crew is planned to splashdown off San Diego's coast on Friday evening.

The takeaway

The Artemis II mission represents a significant milestone in humanity's exploration of the moon, while Megan Moroney's Revlon partnership and the '6-7' dating trend reflect the ongoing evolution of celebrity culture and societal attitudes towards physical appearance and relationships.