More breathtaking images released over the weekend from NASA's Artemis II mission show both the moon and Earth in all its cosmic glory as four astronauts head toward our celestial neighbor.
The crew members of Artemis II are within sight of the moon and preparing to set a record for humanity as they fly beyond the lunar surface while nearly a quarter-of-a-million miles from Earth. The mission began April 1 with a launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but it wasn't until Friday, April 3, that the astronauts got the green light to leave Earth orbit behind and make for the moon.
Along the journey, the three Americans and one Canadian have captured some incredible views, the likes of which haven't been seen since NASA's era of Apollo moon missions came to an end more than 50 years ago.
Here's a look at all the photos NASA has shared of the Artemis II mission as the astronauts prepare for a historic lunar flyby.
Did you miss out on seeing the latest photos, which NASA shared in a series of social media updates between Friday, April 3, and Sunday, April 5?
