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NASA's Artemis II Earthset image shows the Earth dipping behind the Moon during a six-hour lunar flyby.
The photo was captured using a decade-old Nikon D5, not the latest gear.
Artemis II's Earthset nods to NASA's Apollo Earthrise image from 1968.
The Earthset shot was taken from a record distance of about 252,756 miles from Earth.
Earth appears brighter than the Moon in the image due to clouds and oceans reflecting sunlight.
The Earthset photo was taken just three minutes before the Orion capsule entered a radio blackout.
Artemis II crew photographed thousands of images and studied lunar features during the flyby.
The Earthset article notes the Artemis II mission aims to test systems for future lunar landings.
NASA considered multiple cameras and equipment, highlighting the practicality of older gear in space photography.
The Earthset feature includes a comparison with Apollo 8 imagery to contextualize the view.

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Artemis 2 astronauts used iPhone 17 devices on board to capture images during the lunar flyby and Earth moments.
Crew members include Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, with smartphones aiding personal photography in space.
NASA allowed smartphones to expand crew photography options and sharing moments with families and public audiences.
Spacecom notes Artemis 2's journey includes a flyby of the far side of the Moon and Earth observations from space.
Crew also uses GoPros and Nikon cameras to supplement iPhone imagery during the mission.
The policy to permit smartphones on Artemis 2 was announced by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman for enhanced crew documentation.
The Artemis 2 crew's iPhone photography reflects a trend of integrating consumer tech into spaceflight workflows.
NASA also previously used smartphones on private missions, such as Inspiration4, to capture imagery.
Artemis 2 astronauts are expected to photograph Earth and the Moon, with the mission featuring a lunar loop.
The Space.com article underscores the broader trend of public engagement through spaceflight imagery.

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Artemis II crew observed the Moon from Orion, documenting color and topography during a flyby behind the lunar far side.
NASA aimed to integrate human observations with robotic data to inform future lunar science and mission planning.
Experts say the mission serves as a technology demonstration and builds human-led science insights for future landings.
Astronauts reported Sun glare challenges and improvised a window shroud with a T-shirt to improve lunar viewing.
Researchers emphasize human perception adds valuable context not easily replicated by robots.
NASA scientists see Ohm crater and other features as potential targets for future landers.
Robotic orbiters like LRO provide complementary data, while Artemis II showcases human vision for science.
Officials note the mission isn’t expected to deliver decadal-scale scientific results, focusing on I/O and system checks.
The mission reinforces the value of human-supplied narrative data alongside imagery.
Artemis II may influence future lunar exploration timing and strategies for crewed missions.

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