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As Nasa’s Artemis II Moon mission ends, a new adventure for humanity beckons

The Artemis II mission to the Moon is a voyage unlike any other in more than half a century. As the first crewed lunar flight since 1972, Artemis II marks the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship with the Moon.

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How Artemis II’s Earthset photo compares with the iconic Earthrise image from 1968

As Nasa’s Artemis II mission completed its lunar flyby, the astronauts sent back a stunning image of the colourful Earth setting behind the Moon. This breathtaking photo, called Earthset, draws inevitable comparisons with the original Earthrise photo from the Apollo 8 flight in 1968.

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Artemis 2 captures historic 'Earthset' photo | Space photo of the day for April 7, 2026

Artemis 2 astronauts saw Earth slip from view during their lunar flyby on Flight Day 6.

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Artemis II astronauts have 32 cameras aboard. But recreating one of the most famous space photos of all time will still be a challenge

Artemis II astronauts want to recreate one of the iconic space photos, but despite modern camera tech, timing and distance will make recreating the 1968 Earthrise a challenge

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Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby

Plans are in place for the crew of Artemis 2 to try to replicate one of the most famous images ever taken from space — Apollo 8's shot of Earth rising over the moon's horizon.

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Space photo of the week: 'Earthrise,' the Christmas Eve image that changed the world

Snapped from lunar orbit in 1968 by NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who died this week at age 90, 'Earthrise' is perhaps the most iconic image of our planet ever taken.

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William Anders obituary

American astronaut who took the celebrated 1968 Earthrise photograph during the Apollo 8 mission to orbit the moon

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Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash

William Anders, renowned NASA astronaut and member of the groundbreaking Apollo 8 crew, died in a plane crash in Washington state, as confirmed by his son, Gregory Anders. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who captured 'Earthrise,' killed in plane crash

Bill Anders, who as an Apollo 8 astronaut was one of the first people to fly to the moon in 1968, was killed on June 7 when the vintage plane he was piloting crashed off the coast of Washington.

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Bill Anders, astronaut who took historic Earth picture from space, dies aged 90 in US plane crash

Apollo 8 crew member died while flying off coast of Washington, US

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Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, has been killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state

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Apollo 8 Astronaut Dies In Small Plane Crash At Age 90

William Anders, the former US astronaut who took the historic "Earthrise" photo from space over 55 years ago, died in a plane crash on Friday at the age of 90, his family said.

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William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut known for Earthrise photo, dies in plane crash

Retired major general, 90, killed when his plane plunged into waters off Washington state’s San Juan Islands

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The Nikon Z 9 has been chosen by NASA to be used on the moon by astronauts

Nikon is supporting the development of the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera, or HULC, for the Artemis program

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55 years after Apollo 8's Christmas at the moon, a new Artemis crew readies for launch (exclusive)

Apollo 8 flew three astronauts around the moon in 1968. Artemis 2 plans to run a similar mission in 2024 or so, and the mission commander said the astronauts do see parallels in the two missions.

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Inside 'Earthrise': A historian's take on the origins of the Apollo 8 'image of the century'

The impact of Apollo 8's "Earthrise" picture – the sight of the Earth from the moon – now seems even greater than that of the first landing.

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Remembering Frank Borman, a vanguard astronaut of the Space Age

Frank Borman, a vanguard astronaut of the Space Age, passed away last week at 95. He was a fighter pilot, experimental test pilot, and teacher of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Picked by NASA, he was part of the 'New Nine' astronauts for the 'Gemini' programme. He and James Lovell made…

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Earthrise: historian uncovers the true origins of the 'image of the century’

The recent death of Frank Borman, commander of Nasa’s Apollo 8 mission in 1968, has focused attention on that incredible first voyage to the Moon.

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Frank Borman obituary

Astronaut who led the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, and the first person to spot an ‘Earthrise’

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Apollo astronaut Frank Borman, who first orbited moon, dies at age 95

Frank Borman commanded two early NASA missions including Apollo 8, the first to orbit the moon. He was a no-nonsense astronaut known for his keen attention to detail and duty to country.

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Will the Earth last forever?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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Busy scenes at Nottingham pub as staff and customers celebrate Christmas Day

It's been a busy day at the Trent Navigation Inn in Nottingham

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The best Space photos of all time, from Aldrin’s historic first steps to galaxies billion of years old

Scientists have captured insights into our universe with the world’s most powerful telescopes. Here are some of the most groundbreaking images

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The Observer view on the Artemis deep space project: $93bn? Worth every cent

Half a century ago the Apollo programme helped change our perspectives on our own world. Imagine what the view from Mars will do

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