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Fastest humans

The current fastest humans record is 24,816 mph, held by Apollo 10 crew: Thomas Stafford, John Young, Eugene Cernan, set on May 26, 1969. Last checked October 10, 2026.

24,816

mph

Apollo 10 crew: Thomas Stafford, John Young, Eugene Cernan

Earth reentry, returning from the Moon, 1969

Holder
Apollo 10 crew: Thomas Stafford, John Young, Eugene Cernan
Record
24,816 mph
Metric
39,938 km/h
Exact figure
39,937.7 km/h (24,816.1 mph)
Location
Earth reentry, returning from the Moon
Date set
May 26, 1969
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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