The Artemis II mission has already provided the world with breathtaking still photography of an “Earthset,” the Earth dipping below the lunar horizon. Now, mission commander Reid Wiseman has released a stunning video of the same event, captured from a unique perspective during their historic journey around the Moon. Read: Tim Cook steps down as…
Steve Nesius/Reuters If you missed the live broadcast – or simply want to relive the moment in full cinematic quality – this 4K footage of the Artemis II launch is essential viewing. Nasa’s Space Launch System rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 6.35pm US Eastern on 1…
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The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
In the event of an emergency, the U-turn is the fastest way home in the first 36 hours after the TLI. After that it can be just as quick, and often simpler, to stay on course around the Moon and fall back to Earth, Orion programme manager Howard Hu said before the launch.
