Humanity is about to get a rare, up-close look at the Moon that hasn't been seen for over half a century. Four astronauts on board Orion Integrity are set to spend seven hours observing the far side of our lunar neighbour.

Despite the excitement, viewers won’t be treated to high-resolution video. Kelsey Young from NASA explains: “Don’t expect high-res video.” Instead, they will stream SAW cameras and some cabin footage.

The flyby is part of Artemis II’s mission, with a primary goal of advancing our understanding of lunar geology. However, the inspiration it could spark in millions watching back on Earth might just be invaluable.

While NASA has been broadcasting in 4K from the International Space Station since 2017, the challenges of doing so from the Moon are significant. Judd Frieling, Artemis II ascent flight director, comments: “You will have, as Kelsey mentioned, the SAW cameras through our nominal low-rate video.”

Will this flyby be remembered for its scientific insights or just a reminder that even with modern technology, sometimes we still have to settle for less?