ESA and others highlighted that Artemis II enabled humans to see the far side feature Mare Orientale completely with their own eyes for the first time. The moment is framed as a unique geometry and illumination opportunity compared to Apollo.
OK this is cool. The first time humans have seen the whole Mare Orientale on the far side of the Moon with their own eyes.
Usually hidden from our view on Earth, even Apollo astronauts didn't see it completely because of their orbit and illumination conditions
Astronauts onboard Artemis II are now getting their first views of the Far side of the Moon. They can also see the Mare Orientale Basin - first time ever directly seen by human eyes.
The Artemis II astronauts now have a view of the Moon you literally cannot get from Earth.
A new photo of the Moon taken by the crew of Artemis II showing a side that humans have never seen themselves.
They can also see the Mare Orientale Basin - first time ever directly seen by human eyes.
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