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ALT NASA's Artemis II mission lifts off atop the orange Space Launch System rocket from the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. White, pillowy plumes fill the bottom half of the photo; a dark blue evening sky fills the top half. Credit: NASA/Keegan Barber

ALT One-third of Earth peeking through the window of the Orion capsule. The planet is a dreamy pale blue, swirling with white clouds and reflected sunlight. Although Earth only fills a fraction of the image it is the brightest object in the image by far. The capsule window is surrounded by a thick frame held in place with bolts, reminiscent of a heavy duty airplane window. It is dark in the capsule, but the outlines of straps and various components of the capsule are visible. Brighter white components are visible in the upper right corner. Credit: NASA/Reid Weisman