Artemis II mission prepares for re-entry and splashdown after historic crewed moon voyage
The Artemis II mission is nearing its conclusion as the crew prepares for a critical moment in their historic journey, which marks the first crewed moon voyage in over half a century. On Friday, the astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are organizing for a fiery re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere and a planned splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Southern California. After a celebrated ten-day mission, the crew is expected to safely return to Earth following a series of vital maneuvers. Earlier today, the Orion crew capsule performed an essential eight-second thruster firing, a maneuver designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 00:52 LONDON
