Event Brief
Artemis II Crew Captures 'Earthset' Moment
Filed: Apr 07, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: Astronauts aboard Artemis II photograph Earth setting below the moon's horizon as they prepare for return.
WHO: Artemis II astronauts
WHAT: photographed Earth setting below the moon's horizon
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 1:38 PM ET
WHERE: Moon
WHY: Part of their mission as they prepare to return to Earth's gravitational pull.
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