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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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Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby

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Earthset and eclipse, oh my! NASA releases magnificent images from Artemis mission’s moon flyby

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5 takeaways from NASA’s biggest test in decades

After months of anticipation, the monumental 10-day Artemis II mission, which sent four astronauts on a record-breaking flyby of the moon, has concluded.

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Artemis II mission ends, lunar base plans gain momentum

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Five reasons why NASA's Artemis II will cement its place in the history books.

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Artemis II crew reflects on historic lunar flyby

NASA's four crew members became the first people to travel to the moon and back in more than half a century.

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Emotional Artemis II crew describe 'most special' moon mission

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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

Earthset and a solar eclipse: Nasa releases first images from Moon fly-by

Nasa has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon. The first image, above, shows an 'Earthset' as the astronauts glimpsed our home planet peeking out beyond a cratered lunar landscape.

NASA releases stunning new images captured by the Artemis II moon mission, including 'Earthset' and a solar eclipse from space

The four astronauts — NASA commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen — spent Monday’s seven-hour lunar flyby taking photos and making observations from the Orion spacecraft, which they named Integrity.

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WATCH: NASA Just Posted Rare Solar Eclipse in Stunning Artemis II Video

The Artemis II crew was able to witness countless rare sights on its historic lunar flyby journey, including the sun completely disappearing behind the moon from their Orion spacecraft. On Thursday, NASA posted a stunning video of the "solar eclipse as seen by the Artemis II crew.

Nasa eyeing next challenge already after successful Artemis II mission

After achieving unprecedented views of the Moon’s far side, witnessing a total solar eclipse from lunar orbit, and setting a new distance record for humanity, Nasa ’s Artemis II mission has returned to Earth, prompting the world to ask: what comes next?

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NASA Artemis II photo captures moon eclipse of sun — 'Absolutely stunning'

Artemis II is returning home after breaking the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth and setting the stage for a manned lunar landing.