Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 have crossed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing journey. The update came as NASA released the first images of Earth captured from inside the Orion spacecraft, offering a striking view of the planet receding into space, reported AFP.

The milestone was reached approximately two days, five hours, and 24 minutes after liftoff from Kennedy Space Center. Astronaut Christina Koch described the crew’s reaction as one of shared excitement and awe upon receiving confirmation that they had reached the midpoint.