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The first-ever ‘Earthset’ image marks another Artemis II milestone

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As NASA’s Orion spacecraft slipped behind the farside of the moon, the astronauts captured the crescent of Earth setting over the moon’s horizon.

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  1. Artemis II crew capture new photo of far side of the moon

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Artemis II: Photos of moon, Earth, space from NASA, CSA astronauts

    Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

  3. Newest

    The first-ever ‘Earthset’ image marks another Artemis II milestone

    Headline from Science News ·

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  1. CBS News

    NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II: "Hello, World" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    'Hello, world': Artemis II crew captures new look at Earth on trip to the moon (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

  3. Al Jazeera

    NASA releases first stunning Artemis II photos of Earth from moon mission (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The crew were about 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometres) from Earth and were quickly closing in on the moon.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Artemis II passes halfway point to Moon, sends Earth photos (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

  5. CNN

    Artemis II shares new images as it gets closer to the moon (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    As the Artemis II mission makes its way toward the moon, photos taken by the crew have shifted from highlighting Earth to refocusing on the moon.

  6. Forbes

    Artemis II Crew Sends Back First Earth Views From Journey To The Moon (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft release captivating images of Earth from the first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century.

  7. Newsweek

    NASA releases new lunar photos as Artemis II passes halfway point (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    NASA released new lunar photos as Artemis II astronauts pass the halfway point in their moonbound journey.

  8. NPR

    NASA's Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. See what they've snapped so far (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Many of the photos that have come out of the moon mission so far were taken by crew members. NASA says the crew is getting guidance from scientists on what to capture when they get closer to the moon.

  9. NBC News

    See the 'amazing' photos of Earth taken on historic Artemis II moon mission (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    NASA has shared the first breathtaking views of Earth taken from the Artemis II mission as the crew continues its journey toward the moon

  10. New York Post

    Artemis II crew releasing absolutely gobsmacking new photos of Earth: ‘Our home looks gorgeous’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    NASA has released several photos captured by the Artemis II crew as they hurtle through space toward the moon, including an updated version of the iconic "Blue Marble" shot snapped by the Apollo 17 crew more than 50 years ago.

  11. Fox News

    Artemis II astronauts share stunning images of moon as lunar flyby nears (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Artemis II astronauts are nearing the moon for what will be a six-hour, non-stop lunar flyby that may reveal fresh images of the dark side of the moon.

  12. New York Post

    Artemis II makes historic moon sighting as crew preps for highly-anticipated lunar flyby (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The astronauts are expected to enter the moon's gravitational sphere of influence just before 1 a.m. Monday.

  13. CBS News

    Artemis II crew capture new photo of far side of the moon (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.

  14. Breitbart News

    NASA Astronauts Capture Images of Earth with iPhone During Artemis II Moon Mission (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Four NASA astronauts currently aboard the Artemis II mission to the Moon have captured stunning images of Earth. Making these pictures even more impressive, they were taking using an iPhone 17 Pro Max, not the latest tech wizardry dreamed up by NASA.

  15. Universe Today

    Artemis II Mission Shares New Photo of Earth (opens Universe Today)

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    Universe Today's feed description

    NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of Earth from the Orion spacecraft's window after completing the translunar injection burn. There are two auroras (top right and bottom left) and zodiacal light (bottom right) is visible as the Earth eclipses the Sun.

  16. WSVN Miami

    New Artemis II moon image includes part of the moon never before observed by human eyes - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — Awe-inspiring new photos captured by the Artemis II astronauts showcase the moon and the interior of the Orion spacecraft, offering a glimpse into their lives in

  17. Digital Trends

    Check out this stunning Earth shot as Artemis II crew edges toward new record (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    NASA has shared a stunning image (above) captured by the crew of the Artemis II mission as they head toward the moon. It shows a tiny Earth, mostly in darkness and surrounded by the inky blackness of space. The photo was taken on day four of the Artemis II mission that will see four astronauts […]

  18. FOX 13 Tampa

    Artemis II: Photos of moon, Earth, space from NASA, CSA astronauts (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Here are some of the best photos of the moon and Earth from Artemis II's astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on its historic space flight to the moon and back.

  19. RedState

    Artemis II Releases Stunning Photos of Dark Side of Moon Never Seen Before by Human Eyes (opens RedState)

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  20. Science News

    The first-ever ‘Earthset’ image marks another Artemis II milestone (opens Science News)

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    Science News's feed description

    As NASA’s Orion spacecraft slipped behind the farside of the moon, the astronauts captured the crescent of Earth setting over the moon’s horizon.

  21. Newsweek

    7 most incredible photos captured by Artemis 2 (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    NASA has been releasing an array of stunning images as the astronauts on board the flight continue their historic voyage.

  22. Blaze Media

    PHOTOS: See the first up-close images from Artemis II's flyby of the moon (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    The photos published on Tuesday morning include some unique perspectives of the moon.

  23. Los Angeles Times

    Photos from the dark side of the moon by Artemis II (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Artemis II marks NASA's first return to the moon with astronauts — a critical step toward a lunar landing by another crew in two years.

  24. Live Science

    'This continues to be unreal': First Artemis II photos capture the far side of the moon and a stunning solar eclipse from space (opens Live Science)

    Published

  25. NPR

    NASA's Artemis II astronauts ready for their close-up view of the Moon (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Monday is an important day on NASA's Artemis II mission. The crew is preparing for its lunar flyby and setting a record along the way: the farthest that humans have ventured in space.

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