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No matter how far you go, space comms keeps you close to home.
During Artemis II, Goddard’s optical terminal showed how laser comm sends more data & clearer imagery than traditional radio systems. Notice the shift in clarity as Orion switches from radio frequency to laser comm.
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The @NASAArtemis crew captured this view of the Moon eclipsing the Sun yesterday. The three "stars" to the lower right of the Moon are actually planets. The middle one has a slightly red tint.
That's Mars.
ALT The Moon fully eclipsing the Sun as seen from space. The Moon appears as a dark disc in a black sky, silhouetted by a glowing halo. Also visible are stars in the background, some of which are planets.
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A newly found bright spot on the moon has been named Carroll by the Artemis II crew.
This is named after astronaut Reid Wiseman's late wife.
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Sweet dreams, @NASAArtemis II crew.
One last look at the Moon before flight day six and your epic lunar flyby, taking you farther into space than humans have EVER traveled.
ALT The full Moon is seen in the window of the Orion spacecraft on the fifth day of the mission. Along the left side of the photo is one of the screens in front of the commander and pilot seats, while parts of the spacecraft structure are at right. Credit: NASA
