In today's image, we see the Orion craft as it flew by our Moon three days ago on its return trip to Earth from a trip out beyond our Moon. Visible on the surface is the Ocean of Storms as well as a number of craters. The craft is scheduled for a return to Earth with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on December 11.

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