Photos: The view from Artemis II
Published on April 6, 2026.
The Artemis II astronauts have captured stunning views of the far side of the moon, setting a new distance record for humanity and setting the stage for next year's Artemis III, which will see another Orion crew practice docking with lunar landers in orbit around the globe. The mission is set to take place in 2020.
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