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.

NASA's latest photos from the Artemis II mission show Earth in stunning details as the astronauts near a milestone distance of 100,000 miles away.

Approaching the near side of the Moon. The Artemis II astronauts have surpassed the record for the distance from Earth at 1:56 ET (1756 UTC). This record was previously set during the Apollo 13 mission when the astronauts traveled 248,655 miles from Earth. The Moon continues to… pic.twitter.com/OapAGgGMex

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NASA's Artemis II mission launched from Florida with 4 astronauts. Now the agency is sharing a stunning view of Earth before they head toward the moon.

You don’t have to leave the planet to feel like an astronaut. From hidden craters to secret NASA training grounds, these terrestrial sites offer a rare glimpse of the lunar surface.

There is another way forward. A circular economy for space applies the same principles that aims to transform modern waste policy on Earth. This means designing products to last and keep them in service, eliminate pollution, and recover value at end of life. Our research shows it’s not only technically possible – it’s financially attractive.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the future of astronautics and space technologies. That visibility naturally invites a follow-on question: what comes next? The systems flying today are the result of years (or ...