Adam Shostack  22h ago
Corey S Powell

The Artemis II crew is closing in on the Moon, getting an unearthly view: south at the top, lunar farside on the right.

This is the first time humans have had a complete, direct view of the huge Orientale impact basin, visible at far right.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/55187348577/ #space #science #artemis #nature

Apr 5 at 4:22pmWeb
Show threadCorey S Powell19h ago

Some context on why Artemis II is providing a perspective on the Moon unlike any seen before by human eyes.

Humans have flown to the Moon before, but Artemis II has a unique flight geometry.

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-missions/artemis-ii-astronauts-mare-orientale #artemis #science #space

Show threadChao-c'22h ago
@coreyspowell wait... really first time? What about Apollo missions?
Show threadKhleedril19h ago
@xChaos @coreyspowell None of the Apollo missions got to see that part. Reasons I don't know, but that's what experts are saying.
Show threadKhleedril19h ago
@coreyspowell Why are they flying upside-down?