NASA Artemis 2 splashdown time in UK and how to watch live on Saturday
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NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to return to Earth with a splashdown off the coast of San Diego, marking the end of a historic journey to the Moon. The Orion spacecraft will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere at high speed, slowing down with the help of a heat shield and parachutes before landing safely in the ocean.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is nearing its end. The Orion spacecraft is returning to Earth after traveling farther than any humans in history. The spacecraft will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere at 25,000mph, creating a shockwave with temperatures of 10,000C. A heat shield made of Avcoat will protect the crew. The astronauts will experience 3.9Gs during descent. The spacecraft will open parachutes at 35,000ft and 6,000ft to slow down. It will splash down off San Diego at 8.07pm ET on Friday. The US Navy will rescue the astronauts and take them to a ship for a hero's welcome.
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