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What Artemis II’s astronauts will look for on the Moon’s far side
What Artemis II’s astronauts will look for on the Moon’s far side
Editorial Staff
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Updated 11 days ago
Summary
Summary
- Primary development: What Artemis II’s astronauts will look for on the Moon’s far side
- Coverage synthesized from 1 sources in the cluster.
- This draft should be editor-reviewed before publication.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary source | Nature |
| Source count | 1 |
| First published | 2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z |
Sources
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary source | Nature |
| Source count | 3 |
| First published | 2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z |
Updates
Update at 20:11 UTC on 2026-04-06
NPR News reported The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research.
Sources: NPR News
Update at 20:40 UTC on 2026-04-06
The Verge reported Artemis II is capturing images of the far side of the Moon, partially visible here, which can’t be seen from Earth. | Image: NASA A few minutes before 2PM ET on Monday, the crew of Artemis II broke a record set 56 years.
Sources: The Verge