Earth, Artemis and NASA
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People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The photos, taken decades apart in 1968 and 2026, show Earth as it would be seen if you were standing on the moon. Take a look.
But as we prepare to observe another Earth Day, it’s important to know the impact of the planet’s dimming is real. Key to understanding all this is albedo, the measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects.
NASA has released the first of 10,000 photos from the Artemis II moon flyby, led by Earthset, a new version of 1968's Earthrise.
The moments of reverence, camaraderie, and bravery we’ve witnessed since the launch of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission have done wonders for my faith in humanity, but sadly, all good things must come to an end.
Two house-sized asteroids, 2026 GA2 and 2026 GT, will safely pass Earth on April 16, 2026. NASA confirms both flybys are harmless, though the rare double asteroid event highlights ongoing space monitoring efforts.
Artemis II landed safely, but the real test comes next: whether NASA delivers the unsparing post-mission report the Orion heat shield crisis demands.
A social media post from NASA comparing photos of Earth taken from 1972 and 2026 has caused concerns among viewers who say that our planet looks a lot worse today.