The Guardian view on Artemis II: the light and dark sides of the moon | Editorial
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US astronaut Christina Koch's Artemis II mission to the moon's far side offers new perspectives on Earth.
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US astronaut Christina Koch traveled to the far side of the moon on Monday as part of the Artemis II mission. Her experience led her to a deepened appreciation for Earth, echoing sentiments from earlier generations of space travelers. This perspective highlights the "wonder of humankind’s reaching for the skies" despite concerns about a new space race. The editorial draws a parallel to the "Earthrise photograph" from the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, which significantly influenced the environmental movement. Such journeys offer a unique view of the "blue planet" and its miraculous nature.
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