Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy partnered with Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman to create stunning, never-before-seen views of the far side of the moon.

NASA just posted more than 12,000 images taken by the crew of Artemis II during their 10-day trip around the moon.

The Artemis 2 astronauts saw several impact flashes on the moon during their epic flyby, observations that have excited scientists and mission planners alike.

The comprehensive image archive spans more than 12,000 photos, revealing fresh perspectives and detailed close-ups never shown to the public before.

Humanity’s Bold Return to the Moon For the first time in over 50 years, NASA is preparing to return humans to the Moon and this time, the goal is to stay. Through the ambitious Artemis program, the agency plans to build a permanent presence on the lunar surface within this decade.

In an unprecedented moment duringNASA’s Artemis 2 mission, astronauts witnessed flashes of light caused by meteoroid impacts on the far side of the moon. This discovery, reported by Space.com, is set to reshape our understanding of the moon’s surface and its exposure to cosmic debris.

The Artemis 2 mission launched four astronauts on a journey around the moon aboard an Orion capsule that its crew named "Integrity." Looking at the capsule now, you can see what it went through to get home.

NASA astronaut Reid Weisman shares captivating video and images from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission.