Artemis II Mission Successfully Completes Lunar Fly-by, Releases Photos, and Sharpens Focus on China's Space Goals
The Artemis II mission successfully flew past the Moon's far side, with astronauts releasing iconic 'Earthset' photographs. This success highlights the mission's achievements and intensifies focus on China's 2030 crewed lunar landing goal.
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What Artemis II astronauts saw in Moon fly-by
Nasa has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon.
Read full article →NASA releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crew
New NASA 'Earthset' photo from Artemis II echoes Apollo 8’s iconic 'Earthrise' in historic lunar flyby.
Read full article →The crew of Artemis II is returning to a planet they have cheered up
Whether the enthusiasm with which the flight is being met will persist, though, is hard to say.
Read full article →NASA's lunar success sharpens focus on China's 2030 crewed landing goal
Four U.S. astronauts on the Artemis II mission this week flew past the moon's shadowed far side, traveling deeper into space than any humans before.
Read full article →The moon is not just grey – here’s why there are green, brown and orange tones too
Nasa’s astronauts have reported seeing brown and green patches on the far side of the moon.
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