Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy used thousands of Artemis II Mission images to create detailed mineral-rich views of the Moon’s far side. When NASA's Artemis 2 mission launched on April 1, 2026, it sent four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon — humanity's first crewed visit to our celestial neighbour since 1972. Before liftoff, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy made a bold ... [869 chars]