Artemis II astronauts describe 'unbelievable' lunar eclipse ahead of re-entry, splashdown
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The Artemis II astronauts are preparing for re-entry and splashdown after witnessing a lunar eclipse. Retired Apollo astronaut Charles Duke warned that the most dangerous moment for the crew is the re-entry, where the spacecraft must be rolled correctly to avoid skipping out of the atmosphere.
Artemis II's journey back to Earth continues. The crew witnessed a lunar eclipse and downlinked images from the dark side of the moon. Retired Apollo astronaut Charles Duke discussed the dangers of re-entry, warning that the spacecraft must be rolled correctly to avoid skipping out of the atmosphere. The Artemis II crew is expected to splash down on Friday evening. Duke emphasized that the key moment to watch is when the spacecraft is rolled to keep it from rebounding out of Earth's atmosphere. The successful completion of the Artemis II mission marks a significant step in NASA's plans to return to the moon.
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