January 24, 202600:03:34

2026 January 24 - Earthset from Orion

In today's image, we see the Earth about to set behind the limb of the Moon as seen from the Orion spacecraft back in 2022. This was part of the Artemis I mission. The Artemis II mission, which will take astronauts back around the Moon is scheduled for as early as Feb 6.


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