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Astronauts Return: First Moon Voyage Since 1972
11 Apr
Summary
- Four astronauts successfully returned to Earth aboard the Orion capsule.
- This mission marks the first human journey to the moon since 1972.
- All astronauts returned safely and in good health after their lunar trip.
The Artemis II mission achieved a monumental milestone with the safe return of its four-person crew to Earth. Splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, the astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule were all in good health.
This successful mission represents the first time humans have traveled to the moon and returned since the Apollo 17 crew accomplished the feat in December 1972. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch of NASA, alongside the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen, have etched their names in history.
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