art002e009567 - NASA
Summary: A photograph taken by the Orion spacecraft on April 6, 2026, showing the spacecraft, the Moon, and a tiny crescent Earth in the background.
This image, captured on the sixth day of the Artemis II mission (April 6, 2026), features NASA's Orion spacecraft illuminated by the Sun. In the background, a waxing crescent Moon dominates the frame, while a small, distant crescent Earth appears to be setting behind the Moon's horizon. The photograph highlights the vast scale of deep space exploration during the crewed Artemis II journey.
Document outline
1. Mission Context: Artemis II deep space journey 2. Date of Capture: April 6, 2026 3. Visual Elements: 4. - Orion spacecraft (sunlit side) 5. - Waxing crescent Moon 6. - Crescent Earth (appearing to set behind the Moon) 7. Technical Details: 1920x1440px, JPEG format
