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Artemis II Astronauts Halfway to Moon, Share Earth Photos

4/6/2026

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NASA reports the Artemis II astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are over halfway to the Moon after leaving Earth on April 1.
The crew has shared photographs of Earth, including images showing the atmosphere's glow.
Life aboard Orion is cramped in about 330 cubic feet.
They will eat shelf-stable meals and use a compact toilet system designed for microgravity.

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NASA reports the Artemis II astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are over halfway to the Moon after leaving Earth on April 1.
The crew has shared photographs of Earth, including images showing the atmosphere's glow.
Life aboard Orion is cramped in about 330 cubic feet.
They will eat shelf-stable meals and use a compact toilet system designed for microgravity.