Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
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The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet's brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon, with NASA releasing the crew's first downlinked images.
NASA released stunning images taken from the Orion capsule by commander Reid Wiseman and his crew, showing Earth’s beauty, including vivid cloud formations and a visible green aurora.
The Artemis II crew captured exceptional photos of Earth through Orion’s capsule window, showcasing the planet's beauty as they journey toward the Moon.
NASA shared high-resolution images of Earth taken by the Artemis II crew as they head on their trip around the Moon, with Commander Reid Wiseman capturing the 'spectacular' images.
NASA released high-resolution images of Earth taken by the Artemis II crew as they head on their trip around the Moon, with Commander Reid Wiseman capturing the 'spectacular' images.
NASA's Artemis II crew, led by Commander Reid Wiseman, captured high-resolution images of Earth as they reached the halfway point to the Moon, showcasing the planet's beauty from space.
NASA released the first images taken by astronauts aboard the Artemis II Orion capsule as they are making their way to the moon, showcasing views of Earth.
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