NASA's Artemis II mission concludes as the Orion capsule returns to Earth after setting a record for the farthest human travel from the planet. The high-speed re-entry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean mark a critical phase, with recovery by Navy crews. This mission is a key step toward future lunar exploration under the Artemis program.
Background
Artemis II is NASA's crewed test flight around the Moon, part of the broader Artemis program aiming to return humans to the lunar surface. The mission tests key systems for deep space travel, including the Orion spacecraft's re-entry capabilities.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Apr 11, 2026 at 04:08 AM
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- 7.0 / 10