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Artemis II astronauts capture 'Earthset'

Artemis II astronauts capture 'Earthset'

The stunning visuals mark a significant milestone for the first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity in over 50 years.

The four-member crew utilized advanced imaging technology to document their journey, providing a unique perspective on our home planet from deep space.

The success of Artemis II is a critical step toward future lunar landings and the eventual goal of sending humans to Mars.

NASA officials say the mission's data and imagery will be invaluable for preparing for the next phase of the Artemis program.

Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt
Subsidiary of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, which plans, appoints and pays for rail passenger transport
Artemis II
NASA's first crewed mission aboard the Orion spacecraft using the Space Launch System
Moon
Family name
Earth
Third planet from the Sun in the Solar System