New images from Artemis II showcase the moon
CNN • • science
Key Points:
- Artemis II astronauts have captured stunning new photos of the moon and the interior of the Orion spacecraft, providing insight into their journey as they approach a historic lunar milestone.
- A notable image includes the Orientale basin, a 600-mile-wide shadowed crater on the moon's near-far side transition region, marking the first time human eyes have seen this area.
- The crew is more than halfway to the moon, with a lunar flyby scheduled for Monday, and they have observed the moon growing larger through Orion’s windows.
- Images of Earth from Artemis II offer breathtaking views not seen since the Apollo missions, while live broadcasts reveal candid moments of the astronauts' life aboard Orion.
- The mission includes multiple selfie opportunities using cameras on Orion’s solar array wings, capturing high-resolution images of the spacecraft with the moon or Earth as backdrops.
