Inspiring new footage from NASA’s Artemis II mission reveals a historic first: human eyes on the Moon’s Orientale basin. This 600-mile-wide shadowed crater, previously seen only by robotic probes, marks a key transition zone between the near and far sides of the Moon.
Watch as the Artemis II crew—now more than halfway to the Moon—captures stunning views through Orion’s windows. The lunar surface grows larger by the day ahead of Monday’s highly anticipated lunar flyby. Inside the capsule, astronauts like Jeremy Hansen enjoy quiet moments gazing into space, with most lights turned off to preserve the view.
But Earth hasn’t been forgotten. These are the first ground-breaking perspectives of our home planet from beyond Earth orbit since the Apollo era. The mission also includes multiple selfie opportunities using cameras mounted on Orion’s solar array wings—offering unique, high-resolution views of the capsule against the void of space.
What’s next for Artemis II? Stay tuned for Monday’s historic lunar flyby and continue watching for live updates from NASA.
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