NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II: "Hello, World"

TL;DR

Artemis II crew captured and released the first photos of Earth from space.
The images show the entire planet, including visible Northern and Southern lights and zodiacal light.
Photos were taken from the Orion capsule after completing the translunar injection burn.
The mission is a test flight for future lunar missions and the establishment of a moon base.
Artemis II astronauts will travel farther from Earth than anyone before, reaching approximately 252,021 miles.
The mission will test flight controllers and procedures for safe return to the moon for long-duration stays.

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