Historic lunar flyby moments from the Artemis II mission

Apollo 8 legend Jim Lovell welcomes Artemis II to the Moon

Apollo 8 veteran Jim Lovell calls the Artemis II crew to welcome them to his old neighborhood and officially pass the exploration torch.

Apollo 8 Legend Jim Lovell Welcomes Artemis II to the Moon

Humans just broke the all-time deep space distance record

Mission control confirms the Artemis crew has officially surpassed the historic Apollo 13 distance record, marking the furthest humans have ever traveled into deep space.

Artemis Crew Breaks Apollo 13 Distance Record

Naming a lunar crater in memory of a loved one

The crew requests to name a newly identified lunar crater 'Carroll' in memory of astronaut Reid Wiseman's late wife.

Astronauts Propose Naming Moon Crater After Late Loved One

Christina Koch shares an unexpected visual discovery from orbit, describing how fresh craters shine like light piercing through tiny pinpricks in a lampshade.

Why Moon Craters Look Like a Lampshade

Astronaut Christina Koch describes an overwhelming moment of emotion as the Moon transforms from an abstract object into a real world, reinforcing our shared bond on Earth.

The Moon Is Not Just a Poster in the Sky

Just moments before entering radio blackout on the far side of the Moon, pilot Victor Glover shares a poignant message about connection, mystery, and love.

Astronaut's Final Words Before Lunar Blackout

We will always choose Earth. We will always choose each other.

Upon re-establishing communication after lunar blackout, astronaut Christina Koch delivers a powerful message about human unity and choosing Earth.

Astronaut Message Upon Emerging Behind the Moon

A solar eclipse viewed from behind the Moon.

NASA shares views as the Orion spacecraft witnesses a unique solar eclipse behind the Moon, where the giant lunar silhouette completely eclipses the Sun.

Astronauts Witness a Solar Eclipse from Deep Space

Viewing a solar eclipse from behind the Moon

An Artemis II astronaut describes the breathtaking sight of the Sun slipping behind the Moon, revealing the glowing solar corona and Earthshine reflecting across the lunar surface.

Astronauts Describe Solar Eclipse from Lunar Orbit

Presidential call to astronauts beyond the Moon.

Mission Control connects President Donald Trump to the four Artemis II astronauts on board Orion after their journey around the far side of the Moon.

President Trump Calls Artemis II Crew Beyond the Moon

[01:16] Apollo 8 Legend Jim Lovell Welcomes Artemis II to the Moon
[10:41] Artemis Crew Breaks Apollo 13 Distance Record
[13:06] Astronauts Propose Naming Moon Crater After Late Loved One
[16:23] Why Moon Craters Look Like a Lampshade
[18:00] The Moon Is Not Just a Poster in the Sky
[20:23] Astronaut's Final Words Before Lunar Blackout
[25:49] Astronaut Message Upon Emerging Behind the Moon
[28:10] Astronauts Witness a Solar Eclipse from Deep Space
[29:06] Astronauts Describe Solar Eclipse from Lunar Orbit
[39:26] President Trump Calls Artemis II Crew Beyond the Moon

Historic lunar flyby moments from the Artemis II mission

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