NASA has shared the first high-resolution images of the Earth taken by the Artemis II crew as they head on their trip around the Moon. The mission's commander, Reid Wiseman, took the 'spectacular' images after the crew completed a final engine burn that set them on a trajectory towards our closest celestial neighbor. The first image, called Hello, World, shows the vast expanse of blue that is the Atlantic Ocean, framed by a thin glow of the atmosphere as the Earth eclipses the Sun and displays green auroras at either pole. The Earth appears upside down within the image, with the western Sahara and Iberian Peninsula visible to the left and eastern South America to the right, while the bright planet identified as Venus glimmers in the bottom right corner. The images followed a successful trans-lunar injection burn that propelled the Orion spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. This marks the first time since 1972 that humans have ventured outside of Earth’s orbit. The Artemis II crew is expected to loop around the far side of the Moon on April 6 and return to Earth on April 10, making history once again in space exploration.
Nasa's Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Images of Earth from Space
Nasa's Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Images of Earth from Space
The Artemis II mission crew, led by Commander Reid Wiseman, has shared breathtaking images of Earth during their lunar journey, showcasing our planet alongside Venus.
In a historic moment for space exploration, the crew aboard NASA's Artemis II mission has captured some spectacular images of Earth as they travel towards the Moon. The photos, taken by Commander Reid Wiseman, show the beauty of our planet illuminated against the dark backdrop of space, including the distinct glow of the atmosphere and the outline of our oceans. The crew aims to return to Earth after circling the Moon, marking the first human presence beyond Earth’s orbit since 1972.
