The moon up close: How the Artemis 2 astronauts are photographing their historic lunar flyby

by | Apr 6, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A new photo captures the moon’s near side on the right (the side we see from Earth, identifiable by its dark splotches) and its far side on the left. The Artemis 2 crew are the first to see certain parts of the far side with human eyes. | Credit: NASAThe Artemis 2 astronaut mission is giving humans an up-close and personal look at the moon.That eye-full view had not been possible since NASA’s Apollo 17 astronauts departed the moon back in 1972, now over 50 years ago!Scientists have plotted out a lunar observation campaign for the Artemis 2 crew, for the astronauts will be the first humans to survey certain areas of

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