Homecoming of the Century: Artemis II Crew Returns Safely to Earth Following Historic Lunar Voyage (Video)
The Artemis II mission has successfully returned to Earth, marking a historic lunar voyage. The crew of four astronauts, including Commander Reid Wiseman and Pilot Victor Glover, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California, after a 10-day journey.
The Artemis II mission ended with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, descended into the water with precision, drawing relief and triumph from Mission Control and viewers worldwide. The crew traveled 695,000 miles, farther than any human has gone before. The spacecraft reached 24,000 miles per hour during re-entry, with temperatures on the heat shield soaring to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The crew was protected by an advanced climate-controlled environment. The successful recovery marks a new age of lunar exploration, proving the Space Launch System and Orion capsule are ready for deep-space missions.
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