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NASA releases nearly 1 TB of Artemis II data for public use
The archive contains 11,000 high‑resolution images, 8.5 hours of audio and detailed mission notes.
By Felo News Desk · Published
NASA announced on Oct. 9 that it has uploaded roughly 800 gigabytes of Artemis II scientific data to the public Planetary Data System, according to Wired.
The release includes 11,000 full‑resolution images and videos, 8.5 hours of spoken observations, astronaut notes, transcripts and photographs taken by the Orion capsule’s cameras. NASA also posted three summary reports: the Artemis II Preliminary Lunar Science Report, the Lunar Science Operations Report, and the Lunar Science Data User Guide.
While the data are open to anyone, NASA says the primary audience is the scientific community, especially planetary geologists, flight engineers, heliophysicists and remote‑sensing specialists. The agency highlighted early findings such as five small meteoroid impacts recorded during a 54‑minute lunar eclipse, which will help refine impact‑frequency models for future lunar bases.
Users can download the raw files and metadata directly from the Planetary Data System or explore a less‑technical Artemis II science page that offers selected photographs and an audio library.
Key facts
- NASA released about 800 GB of Artemis II data to the public. (wired.com)
- The archive contains 11,000 full‑resolution images and videos. (wired.com)
- Eight‑point‑five hours of spoken observations and astronaut notes are included. (wired.com)
- Three summary reports were also published alongside the data. (wired.com)
- Early analysis identified five small meteoroid impacts during a lunar eclipse. (wired.com)
Sources
- [1] wired.com — originally reported as “NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public”
