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Artemis II reentry puts Orion heat shield to the test

As NASA’s Artemis II astronauts prepare to make their way back to Earth after traveling around the moon, perhaps the most ...
When NASA's Artemis II astronauts return from the Moon tonight, the most critical moment won't be the Artemis II splashdown itself; it'll be their 13-minute silent return through Earth's atmosphere at ...
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. People wait for a glimpse of the return of NASA's Artemis II Friday, April 10, 2026, along ...
Artemis II's Orion capsule with the Integrity crew aboard is racing back to Earth for the Friday 8:07 p.m. ET splashdown in the pacific. The USS John P Murtha will be receiving the capsule and crew.
SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) – NASA’s Artemis II mission is expected to come to a close on Friday evening with the Orion spacecraft slated to splash down off San Diego’s coast. Some are wondering: Will a ...
Following their historic lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew is nearing the end of their 10-day mission, which will conclude Friday with the most intense phase of any astronaut's journey: reentry into ...
After successfully completing their mission to the moon, the Artemis II crew are about to return to Earth. The four astronauts set a new record for how far humans have traveled from Earth, reaching a ...