NASA, Earth and Artemis
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The Artemis 2 astronauts have captured high-resolution images of Earth aboard the Orion spacecraft as they journey to the Moon and back on the first crewed lunar mission since 1972
The windows on the Orion spacecraft are already dirty. The four astronauts aboard Artemis II spend so much time pressing their faces against the glass to stare back at their home planet that mission commander Reid Wiseman actually radioed Houston to ask for window-cleaning procedures.
An Artemis II astronaut captured Earth in striking detail, even showing green auroras. Here's why the view inspires humans in a profound way.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission successfully launched on April 1, 2026, sending four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft to orbit the moon in a landmark test flight.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission will send astronauts around the moon, paving the way for future lunar landings. See how it compares to Apollo 8.