Ars TechnicaJun 8, 2026, 7:40 PM1

Artemis II crew flew fast, earned new patch: Astronauts' Mach 39 emblem

The Artemis II crew reached Mach 39 during atmospheric reentry, making them the fastest humans alive and earning a new mission patch to commemorate the achievement.

Composite image of a mostly-blue embroidered patch and an inset of an astronaut wearing the same design. — Photograph: Ars Technica

1052,756 miles24,664 mphMach 3924,791 mph1969-05-262026-04-162026-06-05

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