The Artemis II astronauts shared their profound experiences of viewing Earth from 250,000 miles away, describing it as both a tiny, fragile sphere and a vibrant, alive entity, which altered their perspective on humanity's place in the universe and evoked a sense of connection to their home despite the vast distance. #SpaceExploration #Perspective #EarthandUniverse #US
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Video: Did the Artemis II Crew Feel Lonely in Space?
The Artemis II astronauts reflect on how it felt to be 250,000 miles from Earth, and what seeing our planet reduced to the size of a thumbnail did to their sense of perspective.