Artemis II Captures Dark Side of the Earth - NASA
Summary: This image, taken on April 3, 2026, shows a backlit Earth as viewed from the Orion spacecraft by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman.
Captured on April 3, 2026, this photograph provides a unique perspective of Earth from deep space. Taken by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from a window of the Orion spacecraft, the image shows the 'dark side' of the planet, illuminated by a thin sliver of sunlight along the limb. The shot was taken shortly after the crew completed their translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the Artemis II mission.
Document outline
1. Mission Context: Artemis II 2. Image Details: Date and Photographer 3. Technical Description: Backlit Earth from Orion 4. Significance of the Translunar Injection Burn
