Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Artemis I: Flight Day 13
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 2026 is “Artemis I: Flight Day 13,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Artemis I. The original explanation runs about 113 words.
From the explanation
“On flight day 13 (November 28, 2022) of the Artemis 1 mission, the Orion spacecraft reached its maximum distance from Earth. At over 430,000 kilometers from Earth, its distant retrograde orbit also puts Orion nearly 70,000 kilometers from the Moon.”
— APOD editors, January 31, 2026
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 31, 2026
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Artemis I
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 113 words