NASA said the crew used handheld cameras to capture high-resolution photos and video of the lunar surface, including features humans had never directly seen before, with astronauts also becoming the first people in generations to fly around the Moon.

During the flyby, Orion came within about 4,067 miles of the Moon, giving the crew a rare window to document impact craters, ancient lava flows, cracks, ridges, and subtle changes in color, brightness, and texture that can help scientists better understand the Moon’s makeup and history. 

NASA also released live views of an Earthrise as the spacecraft emerged from behind the Moon.