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Artemis II 'Earthset' video viral

Artemis II 'Earthset' video viral

The video has gone viral, being described as a modern sequel to the iconic 'Earthrise' photo taken during the Apollo 8 mission.

Wiseman, who commanded the history-making flight, captured the moment while traveling further from Earth than any human in history.

The mission's success has bolstered confidence in NASA's plans to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028.

Engineers are currently analyzing data from the flight to assess the performance of the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System rocket.

Reid Wiseman Josh Valcarcel, Public domain
Reid Wiseman
American astronaut
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