The animated version of Artemis’ “Hello, world” is even better than the original

Last month, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission captured a remarkable collection of images during their historic flight to the Moon. Initially, a selection of these photos was shared, but the excitement reached new heights over the weekend when NASA unveiled over 12,000 images on the Gateway to Astronaut Photography. The astronauts employed a trio of cameras for their photography, including a Nikon D5, a Nikon Z9, and an iPhone 17s. This extensive archive features a mix of captivating shots alongside some less striking ones, revealing a variety of moments from the mission. Among the standout images is the memorable "Hello, world" shot, taken by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman as the Orion spacecraft embarked on its journey beyond Earth. The newly released archive also includes numerous additional images from this significant sequence. On Wednesday, renowned image processor Andy Saunders, known for his work with Gemini and Apollo imagery, showcased a breathtaking composite of these photos. His animation brings a fresh perspective to the already stunning visuals captured during this monumental mission.