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Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Lunar Images During Eclipse

4/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Artemis II mission is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
The crew captured about 10,000 images with the older Nikon D5 and the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Rochester Institute of Technology alumni trained astronauts to refine photography for this environment.
During a solar eclipse, the crew experienced nearly an hour of totality and photographed the event.

History

Historical Context

The Apollo 17 mission, launched on December 7, 1972, was NASA's last crewed lunar landing, where astronauts collected 243 pounds of lunar samples. This mission emphasized scientific exploration, including volcanic activity studies. The upcoming Artemis II mission, set for April 2026, revives lunar exploration, aiming for sustainable human presence on the Moon, reflecting over 50 years of technological advancements in space exploration.

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Story summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Artemis II mission is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
The crew captured about 10,000 images with the older Nikon D5 and the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Rochester Institute of Technology alumni trained astronauts to refine photography for this environment.
During a solar eclipse, the crew experienced nearly an hour of totality and photographed the event.

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