April 10, 2026 Orion capsule detaches from service module Watch as Orion adjusts for reentry to Earth during Artemis II's lunar mission.
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 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, 2026 Artemis II crew set to return to Earth, Navy recovery ship deployed Jonathan Serrie reports from Johnson Space Center on the Artemis II crew's impending return to Earth and the Navy's preparations to recover the capsule 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 Cold War bunker 'waiting for Armageddon' found beneath medieval castle in 'perfect location' Experts uncovered a lost Cold War nuclear bunker on the grounds of Scarborough Castle, a medieval fortress in North Yorkshire, England. The hideout had been presumed lost.
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.
