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art002e012673 (April 6, 2026) – As the Artemis II crew passes the Moon during an observation period, the lunar landscape...

art002e012673 (April 6, 2026) – As the Artemis II crew passes the Moon during an observation period, the lunar landscape sharpens into focus: a terrain scattered with craters and shadows stretching beneath the black expanse of space.

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Apr 10, 2026
Mission
Artemis II
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art002e012673 (April 6, 2026) – As the Artemis II crew passes the Moon during an observation period, the lunar landscape sharpens into focus: a terrain scattered with craters and shadows stretching beneath the black expanse of space.

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