Artemis II Astronauts to Return to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission, carrying four astronauts, is scheduled to splash down on Friday after a 10-day journey around the moon.
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Artemis II: Nail-Biting Return to Earth Set for Pacific Splashdown
The Artemis II mission, pushing the boundaries of human space travel, culminates in a high-stakes return. Watch live as the Orion capsule braves atmospheric re-entry and splashes down near San Diego.
Artemis II Has Launched. Humans Are Heading to the Moon for the First Time Since 1972.
Four astronauts are heading to the moon after NASA's Artemis II launched April 1 — the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.
