Here’s a glimpse of the images captured by the Artemis II astronauts during their journey around the Moon. More photos from the mission have also been shared. (PICS/ NASA, AFP) (Text: AP)

The Artemis II astronauts are now on their return journey to Earth after completing a key phase of their mission. Communication with mission control was successfully restored following a planned 40-minute blackout as the spacecraft passed behind the Moon. (PICS/ AFP, NASA)