NASA shared a high impact Earth image shot from inside Orion during Artemis II flight day 4, becoming a signature public facing moment of the mission. Commentary focuses on the emotional effect and the unusual lighting conditions enabling the shot.
One last look at Earth before we reach the Moon.
This view of the Earth was captured on April 5, the fourth day of the Artemis II mission, from inside the Orion spacecraft.
The most stunning photo of Earth I’ve ever seen. What a gift to have the Artemis II crew share it with us.
This is a photo of the Earth taken entirely with light reflected by the nearly full Moon.
This photo is possible because Artemis II is the only crewed lunar mission launched just before a full moon.
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