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Craters within craters within craters

The pock-marked lunar surface, as seen by Orion.
The pock-marked lunar surface, as seen by Orion. Image: NASA

Orion used its onboard optical navigation camera to capture the greyscale images of the Moon, showing our natural satellite’s most prominent feature—its extensive collection of craters. Indeed, it’s craters for miles, with the images even showing craters within craters within craters.

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