Summary
NASA released a new photo showing Earth from the moon, similar to the famous "Earthrise" photo taken in 1968. The image, called "Earthset," was taken by the Artemis II crew during their trip around the moon.
Key Facts
- NASA shared a new photo called "Earthset," showing Earth disappearing behind the moon.
- The photo was taken by the Artemis II crew from the Orion spacecraft.
- The original "Earthrise" photo was taken in 1968 by astronaut Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission.
- Artemis II's crew includes US astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
- The mission aims to prepare for a moon landing planned for 2028.
- NASA and the White House shared the "Earthset" image for public viewing.
- The crew also observed a solar eclipse during their mission, sharing unique details of the lunar surface.
