Artemis II Flight Day 7: Crew Makes Long‑Distance Call, Begins Return - NASA
Summary: This image, captured on April 6, 2026, shows Earth setting behind the Moon's horizon as viewed from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission.
Captured during the Artemis II lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, this photograph depicts an 'Earthset'—the Earth appearing to set behind the cratered lunar surface. The image, taken from the Orion spacecraft, highlights the stark contrast between the dark, textured lunar landscape in the foreground and the blue-and-white crescent of Earth against the blackness of space. This visual documentation was part of the crew's activities as they transitioned from their lunar flyby to the return trajectory toward Earth.
Document outline
1. Mission Context: Artemis II Flight Day 7 2. Image Description: Earthset from the Lunar Far Side 3. Technical Details: Captured April 6, 2026 4. Mission Milestones: Lunar Flyby and Return Trajectory 5. Crew Activities: Science Debriefs and Communications
