Artemis II crew captures stunning Earthrise and Milky Way views from lunar orbit
Nasa's Artemis II astronauts have returned a stunning Earthrise image.
The crew also photographed the Milky Way.
Their lunar flyby marked a significant milestone, reaching a record distance from Earth.
The mission included observing a solar eclipse and lunar features.
Artemis II is now returning for a splashdown, advancing Nasa's lunar exploration goals.
Artemis II crew prepares for splashdown
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- Watch: Artemis II astronauts answer questions as they fly back to Earth CBS News —
- Artemis II crew will endure 3,000°C on re-entry. A hypersonics expert explains how they will survive The Conversation —
- Artemis II astronauts prepare for mission’s most dangerous moment: splashdown Irish Independent —