NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 4, 2026Country: United States

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NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II

NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon. The mission is expected to take humans farther from Earth than ever before, marking a major step in humanity’s return to lunar exploration.

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