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.

Dr. Nicky Fox, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, outlines the critical steps for the Artemis II crew's re-entry and splashdown. She details the crew module's separation, the Orion heat shield's 5,000°F temperature resistance, and the parachute system's role in reducing speed to 19 mph. Dr. Fox emphasizes crew health as the top priority during recovery off the California coast.