NASA shares a rare behind-the-scenes moment as a photographer captures the dramatic splashdown of Artemis II.

Imagine taking every piece of dry land on Earth, every continent, every island, from the smallest to the largest, and trying to fit it inside the Pacific Ocean. What would happen? You’d still have over 11% of the ocean to spare. 🤯

After a successful lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew captured this stunning view of the Milky Way galaxy on April 7, 2026.

Stunning Camera View of Artemis II’s Climb to Orbit.

Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman, astronauts on Artemis II, take a moment to look back at Earth as they continue deeper into space on their journey toward the Moon.

Passengers on a flight from Atlanta to Puerto Rico witnessed the breathtaking launch of Artemis II soaring into the sky.

Breathtaking new image of our home planet, captured through the Orion capsule, as the Artemis II crew looks back at Earth, leaving it behind on their journey to the Moon.

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a massive storm that has been raging for centuries. Stretching 12,400 miles long and 7,500 miles wide, it is big enough to swallow Earth and Mars side by side.

Both images of Pluto were captured by the New Horizons spacecraft during its approach to the dwarf planet. The contrast between them shows just how much detail can change in a matter of months.

On April 23, 1972, astronaut Charlie Duke left a family photo on the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission. 📸🌕 On the back, he wrote: “This is the family of astronaut Duke from planet Earth.” A touching reminder of humanity’s presence beyond our world. 🚀✨ #Apollo16 #SpaceHistory #NASA

A stunning view of a galactic duo located 180 million light-years away, showcasing the beauty of deep space! 🌌✨ #Space #Galaxies #NASA #Astronomy #Cosmos

NASA says the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have risen to 2.3%! 🌍☄️ #Space #Asteroid #NASA

A massive black hole, located 230 million light-years away at the center of the galaxy J0437+2456, is an astonishing three million times the size of our Sun.

Our galaxy is about 100,000 light-years wide, meaning even light—the fastest thing in the universe—takes that long to travel from one end to the other. Just imagine how vast the universe truly is! 🚀✨ #Astronomy #SpaceFacts #MindBlown

The Andromeda Galaxy is located 2.5 million light-years from Earth. It is the closest large galaxy to the Milky Way and is one of a few galaxies that can be seen unaided from the Earth. #space #astronomy #nightsky

The most detailed image ever captured of an asteroid’s surface. A stunning high-resolution photo of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko (67P) reveals its rugged terrain in unprecedented clarity.

On March 5, 1982, the Venera-14 lander successfully touched down on Venus, operating for 57 minutes before succumbing to the planet’s extreme conditions. During its mission, it captured and transmitted a color panorama of the surface.

Mars is, on average, about 140 million miles away from Earth, but this distance constantly changes due to the planets’ elliptical orbits around the Sun. At its closest approach, Mars can be just 33.9 million miles away, while at its farthest, it can be 250 million miles.

This breathtaking image captures approximately 15,000 galaxies, each a vast collection of stars, planets, and cosmic wonders. The light from these distant galaxies has traveled millions to billions of years to reach us, offering a glimpse into the deep history of the universe. 🌌✨ #CosmicJourney

Watch this incredible video of tiny Mercury gliding across the Sun in a rare celestial event known as a transit! A stunning reminder of the vastness of our solar system. 🌍🔭

Captured on February 5, 1971, this stunning photo showcases the Apollo 14 lunar module resting on the Moon’s surface shortly after landing, offering a remarkable glimpse into one of humanity’s historic space missions. #space #history #spacehistory #nasa

Experience the International Space Station (ISS) soaring around Earth at a staggering 17,500 mph.

The Curiosity Mars Rover is a car-sized robotic explorer that #NASA sent to Mars as part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission. It landed on August 6, 2012, inside Gale Crater, and has been exploring the Red Planet ever since.