In a stunning display of deep-space imaging, the Chinese mainland's space agency, the China National Space Administration (CNSA), has released breathtaking photographs of Earth and the moon taken by its Tianwen-2 probe.
When the probe was roughly 590,000 kilometers from Earth, its onboard camera captured a full-disk image that showcases our planet's vibrant blues and swirling cloud patterns against the vast blackness of space.
At a similar distance of about 590,000 kilometers from the moon, Tianwen-2 snapped a new lunar portrait, revealing fine details of the lunar surface illuminated by sunlight.
After the data transmission to mission control, scientific researchers processed the raw files to enhance color accuracy and contrast, producing the final images shared this week.
These photos not only highlight the probe's advanced imaging capabilities but also inspire young global citizens, tech enthusiasts, and space lovers around the world to look up and imagine the next frontier of exploration.
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CNSA releases Earth, moon images captured by Tianwen-2 probe
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