TFW your bestie enters the chat. During Thursday’s downlink with the Artemis II crew, the zero-gravity indicator, Rise, made an appearance and the crew’s reaction says it all. Not only an important instrument—the ZGI also reminds the astronauts of home
TFW your bestie enters the chat.
During Thursday’s downlink with the Artemis II crew, the zero-gravity indicator, Rise, made an appearance and the crew’s reaction says it all. Not only an important instrument—the ZGI also reminds the astronauts of home. 🌎 pic.twitter.com/7idIvYiKv4
— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) April 3, 2026
Lights, camera… lunar action. For Artemis II, Orion will carry 31 cameras designed to capture the mission from every angle. From external cameras mounted on the solar arrays to internal cabin views documenting crew life, these imaging systems will record key moments like launch, solar array deployment, and the spacecraft’s distant journey around the Moon. A dedicated optical navigation camera will photograph Earth and the Moon to help Orion determine its position in deep space, while handheld Nikon Z9 cameras give the crew the ability to capture high‑resolution imagery through the windows.


LIVE: Agency leaders answer media questions and provide updates on our Artemis II mission around the Moon.
LIVE: Agency leaders answer media questions and provide updates on our Artemis II mission around the Moon. https://t.co/6dMpwjhfrj
— NASA (@NASA) April 3, 2026




