April 10, 2026 NASA's Artemis II crew splashes down after historic lunar mission Artemis II's four astronauts completed their history-making mission to the Moon the way they started it, with incredible precision as they reentered Earth's atmosphere and splashed down in the Pacific. (NASA)
April 10, 2026 Artemis II astronauts splash down after first moon mission in more than 50 years Four Artemis II astronauts completed a historic 10-day mission around the moon, splashing down off the coast of San Diego Friday evening.
April 10, 2026 NASA astronaut warns of 7-minute 'radio blackout' during Artemis II's high-speed return NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick discusses the critical final hour of the Artemis II mission, explaining the complex 'skip-reentry' physics and the high-tension heat shield performance required for a safe splashdown off the coast of San Diego.
April 10, 2026 Artemis II lead flight director details 13 critical minutes before splashdown Artemis II lead flight director Jeff Radigan on Thursday discussed what needs to happen in the leadup to the crew's splashdown on Friday.
April 10, 2026 NASA's Amit Kshatriya says there's 'high confidence' in heat shield ahead of Artemis II crew's return to Earth NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya indicated during a Thursday news conference there is "high confidence" in heat shield of the spacecraft carrying the Artemis II crew. (Credit: NASA)
April 10, 2026 Dr. Nicky Fox details Artemis II re-entry and crew recovery process NASA Science Mission Directorate Dr. Nicky Fox explains the final checks before re-entry, the heat shield's function in withstanding extreme temperatures and the parachute deployment sequence.
April 10, 2026 Homer Hickam discusses Artemis II crew and splashdown Retired NASA astronaut training manager Homer Hickam joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the Artemis II mission, praising the crew's 'lovable' nature and the significance of the flight for NASA's goal of returning to the moon to stay.
April 10, 2026 Artemis II crew set to splash down on Earth after 10-day moon mission Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine joins 'Fox & Friend First' to discuss the re-entry process for the Artemis II crew as the astronauts make their return home.
April 9, 2026 Artemis II pilot Victor Glover’s daughter steals spotlight in viral tribute: 'First daughter of the moon' Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover's daughter captures the internet with a viral dance video celebrating her dad's historic journey to the moon.
April 9, 2026 Artemis II crew preps for historic return back to Earth Retired NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Jerry Linenger discuss the Artemis II crew preparing for their historic return back to Earth on ‘America Reports.’
