The astronauts went on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth in April.
The project began when a geologist friend told her she could buy a piece of lunar meteorite Bechar 003, which she did.
The Artemis III mission is expected to launch in 2027.
The astronauts captured the stunning cosmic shots during their lunar flyby on April 6.
With the Artemis II mission, NASA said its goal is to land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface.
Final preparations were underway at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for NASA's Artemis II lunar mission.
Missions will include crewed moon landings every six months to visit a permanent lunar base.
The Artemisâ¯II mission will test deepâspace systems and pave the way for future crewed Moon landings.
The find could help keep upcoming lunar exploration missions safe by assessing potential for future moonquakes.
The new spacesuit is designed to give astronauts increased flexibility and improved mobility for moonwalking.