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NASA releases new ‘Earthset’ and eclipse images taken during historic flyby of the moon
Over seven hours, the astronauts took thousands of photos that will help inform scientists’ understanding of the moon. The first ones have now been released.

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See the 'amazing' photos of Earth taken on historic Artemis II moon mission
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See the Awe-Inspiring New Photos of the Moon and Earth Sent Back From the Artemis 2 Mission
NASA's first Moon mission since 1972 finishes with 'perfect' descent to Earth — as it happened
The Artemis II crew has returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean in a "perfect bullseye".

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Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
NASA's Artemis II astronauts send first messages and display surprising ability after moon mission
Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after a 13-minute fiery plunge
On Friday afternoon, the autonomously piloted Orion crew capsule executed one last eight-second firing of its jet thrusters to fine-tune the flight course, a critical manoeuvre to ensure a safe return...

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NASA Astronaut Shares Breathtaking Images of Artemis II Reentry from the International Space Station
Nasa’s Artemis II astronauts share a hug & say they are ‘bonded forever’ after returning from historic 10-day Moon trip

Bring Your Artemis II and ‘Project Hail Mary’ Excitement Back Down to Earth With this LEGO Technic Set of the the Sun, Earth, and Moon, Now at All-Time Low

See how the Moon orbits the Earth and how the Earth orbits the Sun with this interactive LEGO Technic model for 15% off.

See a jaw-dropping 'Earthset'—and a rare solar eclipse from the far side of the moon

After traveling a record distance from Earth, the Artemis II crew saw incredible things. “This continues to be unreal,” pilot Victor Glover said.
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Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth?

The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.

NASA holds press conference after Artemis II splashdown

NASA officials gave an update after the Artemis II crew returned to Earth following their historic voyage around the moon. The Orion space capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Friday.

Key moments from Artemis II's mission, from launch to splashdown

The Artemis II crew is officially home after their Orion spacecraft splashed down as planned in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Friday. The historic 10-day mission sent the four astronauts farther from Earth than any humans had gone before,