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IN PHOTOS: Artemis II astronauts capture stunning images during Moon flyby

Updated On: 08 April, 2026 11:20 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Here’s a glimpse of the images captured by the Artemis II astronauts during their journey around the Moon. More photos from the mission have also been shared. (PICS/ NASA, AFP) (Text: AP)

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NASA released an image of the Moon captured from the Orion spacecraft, showing the Orientale basin at the centre, marked by a dark patch of ancient lava formed by an eruption billions of years ago. PICS/ NASA, AFP
NASA released an image of the Moon captured from the Orion spacecraft, showing the Orientale basin at the centre, marked by a dark patch of ancient lava formed by an eruption billions of years ago. PICS/ NASA, AFP
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NASA shows the Moon fully eclipsing the sun, as seen from the Orion spacecraft 

NASA shows the Moon fully eclipsing the sun, as seen from the Orion spacecraft 

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The Artemis II astronauts have now completed their lunar flyby and are on their return journey to Earth, carrying detailed observations that include lesser-known craters, a solar eclipse and meteor activity, findings expected to offer new scientific insights

The Artemis II astronauts have now completed their lunar flyby and are on their return journey to Earth, carrying detailed observations that include lesser-known craters, a solar eclipse and meteor activity, findings expected to offer new scientific insights

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Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts put in a call to their friends aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as they headed home from the moon

Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts put in a call to their friends aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as they headed home from the moon

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It was the first moonship-to-spaceship radio linkup ever. NASA's Apollo crews had no off-the-planet company back in the 1960s and 1970s, the last time humanity set sail for deep space

It was the first moonship-to-spaceship radio linkup ever. NASA's Apollo crews had no off-the-planet company back in the 1960s and 1970s, the last time humanity set sail for deep space

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As Tuesday dawned, Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman continued to beam back pictures of the previous day's lunar rendezvous, which set a new distance record for humanity

As Tuesday dawned, Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman continued to beam back pictures of the previous day's lunar rendezvous, which set a new distance record for humanity

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