From USA TODAY.

After orbiting the moon, the Artemis II crew recounted their observations to NASA but also to President Donald J. Trump, including witnessing a solar eclipse and seeing the Earth from space. The astronauts are now in the later half of their journey aboard Integrity, and are expected to land back on Earth Friday evening.

Incredible photos from the dark side of the moon: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2026/04/07/dark-side-moon-artemis-ii-crew-photos/89502497007/

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