Earth Surface From Orbit

Earth, Artemis and astronauts

Explaining differences between low Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit and higher Earth orbit

It has been almost 20,000 days since humans have left what is known as low Earth orbit. This will soon change if the Artemis II mission launches as planned this week.

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Artemis II astronauts prepare to leave Earth’s orbit and head towards the moon

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In a thunderous launch, Artemis II astronauts leave Earth. Here's what's next

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The new photos of the moon from NASA's Artemis II mission are unbelievable

On Monday, four astronauts did the incredible.

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Artemis II astronauts break Apollo 13 spaceflight record, view solar eclipse

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Artemis astronauts make history on the dark side of the moon

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The Artemis II astronauts have flown around the moon

“We most importantly choose this moment to challenge this generation and the next to make sure this record is not long-lived,” he said during the NASA livestream of the flight.

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See stunning Artemis II photos from near the moon

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Artemis II Astronauts Reach New Frontier in Space

Artemis II astronauts describe 'spectacular moment' in space after leaving Earth orbit

The four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are heading to the Moon after completing the critical engine burn that propels the capsule on its journey.

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Artemis II is on its way back to Earth after historic mission

NASA released the first photos of the far side of the moon, taken by the Artemis II astronauts.

'Earth is pulling us back': Artemis II crew leave lunar sphere of influence

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission left the lunar sphere of influence on Tuesday (April 7) as they headed back to Earth following their record-setting trip around the moon.