Nasa releases first images from Moon fly-by
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: United States
Science

Nasa has released the first photographs taken by Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon. The first image shows an 'Earthset' with Earth visible beyond a cratered lunar landscape, while the second captures a spectacular solar eclipse. The photos were taken during a six-hour flight, including a period of radio silence when their capsule was behind the Moon.
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