NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts saw flashes on the far side of the moon that cameras struggle to capture. Here's why scientists are excited

NASA Is Fascinated by “Flashes” Seen by Artemis II Astronauts

Lunar impact flashes were reported to NASA after Artemis made it's record breaking trip around the moon, going the furthest that any human has gone.

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts saw flashes on the far side of the moon that cameras struggle to capture. Here's why scientists are excited

The Artemis 2 astronauts saw several impact flashes on the moon during their epic April 6 flyby, observations that have excited scientists and mission planners alike.

Artemis II Crew Eyes Meteoroid Impact Flashes

During their far-flung voyage around the moon, the Artemis II crew remained vigil while zipping by the darkened side of the moon, on the ready to try and record meteoroid impact flashes visually on the lunar landscape. But it’s extremely difficult to capture impact flashes with a camera – which is one of the benefits […]