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		mr_toad 38 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Artemis II crew take “spectacular” image of Earth They’re not circling the Earth, but they’re still orbiting it. Their orbit is highly eccentric, and will be near the Moon at apogee.

narmiouh 36 days ago [–]

Yeah, makes sense. I was assuming the vehicle was also deliberately accelerating which would make a difference on a floating camera, but if it isn't, then gravity is the only force and no relative difference.

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