'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.
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Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.
The Artemis II crew observes the Orientale basin, a massive lunar crater, marking the first human sighting of this feature.
Artemis II crew members describe their awe-inspiring views as they approach the Moon's far side, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.
Artemis II astronauts share their experiences of viewing the Moon's far side for the first time, noting significant differences from the familiar near side.
Artemis II astronauts discuss their first views of the Moon's far side, highlighting the differences from the familiar near side and the significance of their observations.
Astronauts aboard Artemis II release the first human-captured image of the Moon's far side, showcasing the Orientale Basin in its entirety.
The Artemis II crew has reached the lunar far side, marking humanity's first crewed venture beyond Earth orbit in over 50 years. Astronaut Christina Koch described the view as 'absolutely phenomenal,' noting the unfamiliar appearance of the moon's far side compared to the Earth-facing side.
Artemis II astronauts, including Christina Koch, have observed the moon's far side for the first time. Koch remarked that the darker parts 'aren’t quite in the right place,' sensing it was 'not the moon that I'm used to seeing.'
The Artemis II crew, now two-thirds of the way to the moon, had their first glimpse of the lunar far side. Astronaut Christina Koch described the view as 'absolutely spectacular,' noting it was 'something we have never seen before.'
Artemis II astronauts share their experiences of viewing the Moon's far side for the first time, noting significant differences from the familiar near side.
The Artemis II crew has reached the lunar far side, marking humanity's first crewed venture beyond Earth orbit in over 50 years. Astronaut Christina Koch described the view as 'something we have never seen before.'
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