Artemis II crew concludes mission with Pacific splashdown

NASA's Artemis II mission concludes with a scheduled splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026. The Orion capsule, carrying four astronauts, marks the first crewed journey beyond lower Earth orbit since 1972, increasing the total number of moon travellers to 28. The landing is set for 5:07 PM PT off San Diego's coast.

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