Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space, spectacular Earth views

TL;DR

Astronauts aboard the Orion capsule enjoyed views of Earth and took photos.
They rehearsed basic medical procedures to prepare for deep space emergencies.
The crew took photos of Earth, showcasing continents, oceans, and auroras.
Plans for trajectory correction were canceled due to the spacecraft staying on course.
The astronauts are preparing for a flyover of the moon's far side, aiming to observe it with human eyes.
Artemis II crew will set a new distance record and will be out of contact with Earth for 40 minutes during the far side flyover.
The mission will conclude with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10th.

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