Artemis II Flight Day 6: Lunar Flyby Updates - NASA
Summary: This image shows an Earthrise captured by the Orion spacecraft as it emerged from behind the Moon during the Artemis II lunar flyby.
Captured on April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II mission, this image displays the Earth appearing as a crescent over the lunar horizon. The perspective is from the Orion spacecraft as it emerged from behind the Moon following a planned communications blackout. The mission, crewed by astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, reached a record-breaking distance from Earth during this lunar flyby.
Document outline
1. Mission Context: Artemis II Flight Day 6 2. The Earthrise Event 3. Orion Spacecraft Perspective 4. Lunar Flyby Milestones 5. Crew and Mission Objectives
