Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
The Orion capsule will enter the "lunar sphere of influence", where the moon’s gravity overtakes the Earth’s pull.
The four astronauts on board will travel farther from Earth than any humans before, setting new records in deep space exploration.
The crew captured rare views of the Orientale basin – a massive crater which resembles a bullseye never before seen with the naked eye – offering a fresh human perspective on the Moon’s surface.
As Orion loops behind the Moon, astronauts will witness a solar eclipse and test survival suits designed to sustain life for up to six days in emergencies.
