Trending Now - Artemis II Reveals Breathtaking 'earthset' Footage
WHO:
CNET - Victor Glover, Artemis II astronaut and pilot, discussed his experience during the mission.
NBC News - Reid Wiseman is the Artemis II Mission Commander.
ABC News - Artemis II Mission Commander Reid Wiseman captured the footage.
Mashable - Commander Reid Wiseman is associated with NASA's Orion spacecraft.
WHAT:
IJR - The Orion spacecraft of the Artemis II mission deployed its parachutes and glided down to land in the Pacific Ocean.
CNET - Victor Glover mentioned that he saw parts of the Moon that no other human has seen before and had the opportunity to manually fly the spacecraft.
NBC News - The footage captured by Reid Wiseman shows the Earth setting behind the Moon during the Artemis II mission.
ABC News - The footage shows the Earth setting behind the Moon.
Mashable - The video was shot on an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
WHERE:
ABC News - The footage was captured from inside NASA's Orion spacecraft.
WHEN:
ABC News - The footage was captured during the Artemis II mission in 2026.
HOW:
CNET - Glover described the experience of flying the Orion spacecraft as akin to a quote, "Han Solo wants to be me."
NBC News - The video was recorded using an iPhone 17 Pro Max while inside NASA's Orion spacecraft.
Mashable - The extraordinary video was recorded using an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
(UPDATED April 21, 2026 05:41 UTC)
The Orion spacecraft of the Artemis II mission successfully deployed its parachutes and glided down to land in the Pacific Ocean at 21:11 UTC. This marks a significant milestone in the mission, showcasing the spacecraft's capabilities. The safe landing is a crucial step forward in NASA's plans for future lunar exploration.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 21:11 UTC)
Victor Glover, the Artemis II astronaut and pilot, shared his remarkable experiences during the mission, revealing that he saw parts of the Moon that no other human has seen before. He also had the unique opportunity to manually fly the Orion spacecraft, which he described as feeling like, in his words, "Han Solo wants to be me." Glover's insights were featured in an interview with CNET, highlighting the thrilling aspects of his journey.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 19:33 UTC)
Reid Wiseman has been named the Artemis II Mission Commander, according to NBC News. Footage captured by Wiseman shows the stunning sight of the Earth setting behind the Moon during the mission, recorded with an iPhone 17 Pro Max from inside NASA's Orion spacecraft. This remarkable video highlights the incredible advancements in technology and exploration as humanity reaches for the stars.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 15:22 UTC)
Commander Reid Wiseman, associated with NASA's Orion spacecraft, has captured stunning footage of the Earth setting behind the Moon during the Artemis II mission in 2026. This extraordinary video was recorded from inside the spacecraft using an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The breathtaking visuals showcase a unique perspective of our planet from lunar orbit.