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Artemis II Crew Splashes Down in Historic Return
11 Apr
Summary
- Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth aboard the Orion spacecraft.
- Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean is scheduled for Friday evening.
- Live coverage is available on multiple streaming services and NASA apps.

The Artemis II mission, carrying astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, is approaching its final phase with the crew homeward bound. The Orion spacecraft is set to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday evening, marking the conclusion of this significant journey.
Public viewing options for the reentry and splashdown are extensive. Live coverage begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT), with the splashdown anticipated around 8:07 p.m. ET.
Viewers can tune in via NASA Plus on Netflix, or access streams on HBO Max, Prime Video, Peacock, and NASA's official YouTube channel. Additionally, NASA apps for Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku offer access to the NASA Plus service.