NASA releases nearly 800 GB of Artemis II lunar data

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  NASA has released about 800 gigabytes of scientific data from the Artemis II mission, including images, video, audio and astronaut notes.

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  The data document the crew’s observations during a crewed trip around the moon earlier this year.

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  Initial analysis identified five small meteoroid impacts on the lunar surface during a lunar eclipse.

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  NASA says the observations may help researchers assess lunar conditions and plan future missions, including a proposed base near the south pole.

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  The archive is available through NASA’s Planetary Data System, alongside three reports on the mission’s science.

Who

NASA released the data collected by the four Artemis II astronauts.

What

The release includes about 800 gigabytes of lunar science data and three reports. It includes 11,000 full-resolution images and videos, audio, notes and transcripts.

When

NASA presented preliminary findings on October 7, according to Scientific American. The data were collected between April 1 and 10.

Where

The observations were made during the crew’s flight around the moon, including the lunar farside. The data are available through NASA’s Planetary Data System.

Why

The data can support lunar research and help shape future Artemis missions, including plans for a base near the moon’s south pole.

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