NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth - NASA
Summary: NASA's Orion spacecraft successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, concluding the historic 10-day Artemis II mission.
On April 10, 2026, the Artemis II crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen—returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. This mission marked the first time humans have traveled to the Moon in over 50 years, setting a new distance record for human spaceflight. The crew spent nearly 10 days in deep space, testing the Orion spacecraft's life support, navigation, and thermal protection systems to prepare for future lunar surface missions.
Document outline
1. Mission Overview: Artemis II Splashdown 2. Crew Members 3. Mission Milestones and Records 4. Spacecraft Performance and Testing 5. Future Artemis Objectives
