Artemis II astronauts shared an emotional first update from space after launching toward the moon, saying one of the most powerful moments so far came when they saw Earth “from pole to pole” as the sun set behind the planet, a view they described as so spectacular it stopped all four astronauts in their tracks.They also made sure to send a message home, giving a shoutout to their families after saying they had not yet had the chance to say hi since leaving Earth. #space #moon #astronaut #earth

A photo taken by an Artemis II astronaut shows the Earth's 'terminator line', which marks where day is turning into night. It's one of several photos shared by NASA as the crew continue their journey towards the moon in the Orion capsule. #skynews #artemisii #artemis2

Artemis II Astronauts Splash Down in Pacific After Moon Mission

Artemis II crew: ‘It is special to be on planet Earth’ The four astronauts received a standing ovation and cheers as they walked on the stage in Houston, Texas. #SkyNews #ArtemisII #NASA

We had a sweet surprise in store for the Artemis II crew! The NASA astronauts explain the story behind the viral Nutella photobomb while in space. #news #artemisii #nasa #nutella #astronaut

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