Artemis II: As humans return to the Moon, which of these 4 futures will we choose?
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The Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth, marking a significant milestone in the mission. The crew's Orion space capsule will enter the atmosphere and splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, after traveling farther from Earth than any humans have before.
Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth after nearly 10 days in space. They will enter the atmosphere at 7:53 p.m. ET and splash down in the Pacific Ocean. The crew has been preparing for reentry, packing equipment and reorienting the spacecraft. The Orion capsule will separate from its service module and deploy parachutes to slow down before splashdown. The USS John P. Murtha will help recover the crew. The astronauts will be examined by a flight surgeon before returning to Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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