Artemis II astronauts share image of Earth as they pass halfway to the moon
Why it matters: The Artemis II mission is a critical step in Nasa's plan to return humans to the lunar surface.
- Artemis II astronauts shared an image of Earth showing the northern lights, calling it 'the most spectacular moment' of their journey.
- Nasa confirmed on Friday evening that the crew had passed the halfway mark to the moon on their lunar flyby mission.
The four Artemis II astronauts have reached the halfway point on their journey to the moon, capturing a breathtaking image of Earth, complete with the northern lights, which they described as the 'most spectacular moment' of their mission so far.
