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April 10

Former NASA chief technologist explains how Artemis II modified its trajectory to avoid heat shield damage

Former NASA chief technologist Les Johnson describes the sensations astronauts feel upon re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

April 10

BREAKING: Artemis II crew splash down in the Pacific after historic lunar mission

The Artemis II crew landed after a historic trip around the moon.

April 10

Former NASA astronaut: They went further and faster than any human ever has

Former NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore breaks down Artemis II’s re-entry to Earth on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

April 10

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

Orion capsule detaches from service module

Watch as Orion adjusts for reentry to Earth during Artemis II's lunar mission.

April 10

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

Artemis II crew returns home after 10-day mission

The Artemis II mission set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day mission around the moon. Jonathan Serrie reports live from Johnson Space Center, detailing recovery efforts and heat shield concerns.

April 10

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

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

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.