NASA Prepares Artemis II, Astronaut Photo Viral

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has captured a viral photograph of the moon setting over the Pacific Ocean from the International Space Station (ISS). The image, intended initially to capture Tropical Storm Hone near Hawaii, features blue hues from Earth's atmosphere and clouds. Dominick provided technical details about the shot, including using a 400mm lens, ISO 500, 1/20000s shutter speed, and f2.8 aperture. The post has garnered significant social media attention, amassing hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of likes, with users praising its beauty and technical complexity. Dominick, a noted photographer aboard the ISS, regularly shares stunning images of Earth and space, contributing to his growing online following. In related news, NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which will use the Space Launch System (SLS) to send astronauts to the moon.