NASA releases picture of Earthset shot by Artemis crew

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by FRANCE 24
April 7, 2026
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NASA released a historic picture of an "Earthset" captured by the Artemis II crew during a lunar flyby.

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NASA released a historic picture of an "Earthset" captured by members of the Artemis II crew during a lunar flyby. The image shows Earth dipping below the lunar horizon, marking a significant visual milestone for the Artemis program. This event occurred more than 57 years after the iconic "Earthrise" photograph was taken by an Apollo 8 astronaut. The Artemis II crew captured the image on Monday during their record-setting mission around the Moon. This release highlights the progress of the Artemis program as it continues human exploration of the Moon.

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