Video: Moon's far side captured in stunning detail during Artemis II fly-by

Astronauts aboard Nasa’s Artemis II mission captured striking views of the Moon as the Orion spacecraft flew around its far side on April 6, offering a rare glimpse of the rugged, cratered terrain that remains hidden from Earth. The images, taken during the spacecraft’s lunar flyby, showcase the stark contrast between the Moon’s shadowed far side and the sunlit horizon.

The Artemis II mission, Nasa's first crewed journey to the Moon in over five decades, marks a significant milestone in preparations for future lunar landings under the Artemis programme. As Orion completed its trajectory around the Moon, astronauts documented the journey through high-resolution imagery, providing valuable scientific and visual data.