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Artemis II Crew Returns After Historic Lunar Flyby
10 Apr
Summary
- Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic lunar flyby.
- Mission marked first human journey near moon in over 50 years.
- Splashdown scheduled for April 10 in the Pacific Ocean.
The Artemis II crew is currently en route back to Earth following a groundbreaking lunar flyby, marking the first time in over half a century that humans have traveled near the moon. Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen are preparing for their return.
The historic mission saw the crew venture farther from Earth than any humans before. Preparations for re-entry began on April 8, with the astronauts securing equipment and seating for the journey back. The splashdown is targeted for April 10 at 7:07 p.m. CT in the Pacific Ocean, near San Diego, California.
Following splashdown, airbags will aid the capsule's orientation, and recovery teams are expected to retrieve the crew within two hours. They will be transported to the USS John P. Murtha for initial medical evaluations before returning to NASA's Johnson Space Center. The mission's conclusion can be watched live on various streaming platforms.
