Four Astronauts Return Stunning Views from Moon Orbit in Historic Artemis II Mission
Photo: Niketh Vellanki / Unsplash
For the first time since Apollo, a crew of American and Canadian astronauts has traveled to lunar orbit aboard the Orion capsule, capturing breathtaking photographs of the Moon and Earth. The Artemis II mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1st, 2026, marks a significant milestone in humanity's renewed exploration of space and has inspired people across North America with vivid images from this remarkable journey.
For the first time since Apollo, a crew of American and Canadian astronauts has traveled to lunar orbit aboard the Orion capsule, capturing breathtaking photographs of the Moon and Earth. The Artemis II mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1st, 2026, marks a significant milestone in humanity’s renewed exploration of space and has inspired people across North America with vivid images from this remarkable journey.