Artemis II nears the moon

The Orion spacecraft is maintaining a stable trajectory as it approaches the moon, with the crew reporting excellent health and spirits.

This mission serves as a critical test for the Space Launch System and life-support technologies required for future Mars exploration.

Astronauts have shared high-resolution images of Earth from their unique vantage point, capturing global attention.

The crew will soon enter a period of radio silence as they navigate the far side of the moon before returning to Earth.