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Artemis II Astronauts Share Stunning Earth Images En Route to Moon

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  • Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are officially en route to the moon.
  • The crew has captured stunning new images of Earth from the Orion spacecraft during their journey.
  • Astronaut Jeremy Hansen stated 'Humanity has once again shown what we are capable of' about the mission.

The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are officially on their way to the moon, according to reports from Swedish media. The crew has been capturing breathtaking images of Earth during their journey in the Orion spacecraft. ' The astronauts reported being 'glued to the window' to photograph Earth, delivering new images during the Easter weekend.

' The mission represents a significant step in NASA's lunar exploration program, with the crew continuing their journey toward the moon while sharing unprecedented views of Earth from space.

Humanity has once again shown what we are capable of.

Jeremy Hansen, Astronaut

Nothing can prepare one for the breathtaking experience of seeing one's home planet both illuminated as if it were day and with the moon shining over it at night with the beautiful glow of sunset.

Christina Koch, Astronaut

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