Last week, the world watched as NASA’s 10-day Artemis II Moon mission came to a triumphant end. If you missed the coverage, we have the photos to help catch you up.
Throughout the mission, NASA shared hundreds of images documenting this historic moment for all to see. An added bonus: they’re released under a Creative Commons license, which means the public can download and use them for free. You can read the full license details here.
So where can you find all these stunning space moments? NASA HQ and NASA Johnson are just a couple of clicks away and they’ll take you on a virtual mission alongside the brave crew of the Integrity. We’re sharing some of our favorite shots here but make sure to visit NASA’s Flickr sites for the full collection and take your own trip to the Moon and back!
Meet the Orion spacecraft crew members, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, left, Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist. Photo credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
In a view not seen by many, the crew captures an Earthset through the Orion spacecraft window during their flyby of the Moon. Credit: NASA
The Artemis II crew, including their now famous mascot “Rise”, take a group shot after traveling around the far side of the Moon. Credit: NASA
Artemis lunar science team members, from left, Alexandra Constantinou, and David Hollibaugh-Baker, work in the Science Mission Operations Room at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Credit: NASA
NASA astronaut Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft’s main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon. Credit: NASA
NASA’s Orion spacecraft along with Artemis II crewmembers splashes down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California on Friday, April 10, 2026. Credit: NASA
After their return to Earth, NASA’s Artemis II crew reunite to share brief remarks with friends, family, and colleagues following their journey around the Moon and back to Earth. Credit: NASA/Helen Arase Vargas
For more Artemis II photos, plus past and future NASA coverage, give their Flickr pages a follow. And don’t forget to fave and comment on your favorite shots to let the incredible team at NASA know just how much their work means to us. We’re so lucky to witness their adventures, their spirit of exploration and the breathtaking moments they capture through their photography. Until next time!

















