"During the lunar flyby, the closest Orion will come to the surface of the moon is 4,070 miles [6,550 kilometers]. From that distance, the crew will have a unique vantage point of the moon as a full disc — and the ability to take observations never before seen by human eyes."
npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-57731…
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Stefan Bohacek
in reply to Stefan Bohacek • • •Well, the dashboard has been down for a while now, and it's about 15 minutes until the crew reaches the moon.
Some alternative places to keep an eye on:
The official live stream: youtube.com/watch?v=z-j1uxBmis…
Artemis Real-time Orbit Website: nasa.gov/missions/artemis-ii/a…
Artemis II Multimedia: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia…
And an alternative tracker: artemis-ii-tracker.com/
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Artemis II Multimedia: Crew Photos, Videos and Mission Highlights
NASAStefan Bohacek
in reply to Stefan Bohacek • • •"We can actually see the moon and Earth at the same time right now."
"It is awesome to see this side of the moon."
cnn.com/2026/04/06/science/liv…
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