Moonshots Yield Moon Shots

These photos from the Artemis II crew have been on my mind all week. When I look at them, I get a sense of adventure, exploration, and excitement to do things that are literally out of this world.

I also reflect on how fragile our world is, how small we are, and the fear of the dark unknown.

Earth rising above the Moon's cratered horizon, photographed by the Artemis II crew

The dark side of the Moon with a solar corona halo and stars behind, photographed by the Artemis II crew

An Artemis II crew member reflected in a spacecraft window during the lunar flyby

A crescent Earth visible beside the Moon's surface, photographed by the Artemis II crew

My main takeaway: Moonshots yield moon shots.
Those ambitious dreams, BHAGs, exciting yet scary ideas, etc. are always worth going after.

Massive kudos and thanks to Team NASA and the Artemis II crew for all their work, these incredible photos, and a new lens to view our world.

Photo Credit: NASA / Artemis II lunar flyby gallery