Artemis II Crew Witnesses Historic Moment: First Glimpse of Far Side of Moon
Historic Moment for Artemis II Crew
The crew of Nasa's Artemis II mission has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, witnessing the far side of the Moon for the very first time.
Third Day of Mission
Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, have entered the third day of their mission aboard the Orion spacecraft.
Crew's Reaction
According to Christina Koch, the experience was truly unforgettable: 'Something about your senses that is not the Moon that I'm used to seeing,' she said.
Historic Photo Opportunity
The crew shared a remarkable photo of the Orientale basin of the Moon, marking 'the first time the entire basin has been seen with human eyes,' as stated by Nasa.
Current Mission Status
As of 23:00 BST on Saturday, Nasa's online dashboard reported the Artemis II spacecraft to be over 180,000 miles (289,681km) away from Earth.
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