That's what it feels like right now trying to take a picture of Earth," Wiseman told mission control in Houston. At one point, after Mission Control adjusted the capsule’s position, the entire Earth filled the astronauts’ windows, creating a moment of collective pause. 4 5 High-resolution images show Earth as seen through the Orion capsule window, with Artemis II astronauts looking back at their home planet during their journey to the moon. 5 5 NASA Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover answer questions from reporters during the first downlink event of their mission April 2, 2026. The Artemis II mission, launched from Florida on Wednesday evening, marks a major step in NASA’s renewed push for lunar exploration.

Source: The Telegraph April 04, 2026 10:16 UTC