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Artemis II captures Earth images

Artemis II captures Earth images

The crew of Artemis II, including Commander Reid Wiseman and Pilot Victor Glover, released high-resolution images showing deep blue oceans and swirling atmospheric patterns.

These photographs are the first taken by humans from such a distance in over five decades, marking a milestone in the return to deep-space exploration.

Despite minor technical glitches with Microsoft Outlook and the onboard lavatory, NASA officials report that the mission remains on schedule.

The spacecraft is expected to reach its maximum distance from Earth on Monday, breaking a record set during the Apollo era.