NASA's Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Images from the Moon's Far Side
NASA shares incredible photos from the far side of the Moon
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NASA's Artemis II crew has made history by traveling farther from Earth than any living humans, capturing breathtaking images from the Moon's far side. Notable photos include an 'Earthset' and a solar eclipse, along with the discovery of two new craters named Integrity and Carroll. The mission is set to conclude with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10.
- 01Artemis II crew traveled further from Earth than any other living humans.
- 02Stunning images captured include an 'Earthset' and a solar eclipse.
- 03The crew discovered two new craters on the Moon.
- 04Craters were named Integrity and Carroll.
- 05The mission is scheduled to conclude with a splashdown on April 10.
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The Artemis II crew, part of NASA's mission, has achieved a historic milestone by traveling farther from Earth than any other living humans. During their journey, they captured breathtaking images from the far side of the Moon, including a stunning 'Earthset' that depicts Earth setting behind the lunar horizon. This image recalls the iconic Earthrise photo taken during the Apollo 8 mission 58 years ago. Additionally, the crew experienced a solar eclipse where the Moon completely blocked the Sun for approximately 57 minutes. While orbiting the Moon, they also discovered two new craters, which they named Integrity—after their spacecraft—and Carroll, in honor of Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife. The mission continues for a few more days, with the Orion spacecraft expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego on April 10.
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