Artemis II Mission Concludes with Pacific Ocean Splashdown
NASA's Artemis II mission is successfully concluding with its crew returning to Earth via a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. This marks a significant milestone in the mission's lunar flyby, with the public and scientists closely following the final stages.
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Meet the creator of the plushie floating around Artemis II, a California second grader
California second-grader Lukas Ye designed the plushie currently serving as a zero-gravity indicator for the Artemis II crew. Ye's creation is flying aboard the Artemis II mission, which is part of NASA's program to return humans to the Moon. This highlights a unique connection between a young student's creativity and a major space exploration endeavor. Lukas Ye and his mother are discussing the project with CBS News.
How and When to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Splash Down in Pacific Ocean - The New York Times
NASA’s Artemis II mission is preparing for its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, an event the public can watch. This mission marks a significant step in the United States' lunar exploration program, following its journey around the Moon. The splashdown will conclude the crewed test flight, bringing the astronauts back to Earth. Observers can find information on how and when to view this critical re-entry and recovery operation. This event is a key milestone before the planned Artemis III lunar landing.
Analyzing the Artemis II mission ahead of splashdown
The Artemis II crew is preparing for splashdown on Friday after their mission, which has already provided the world with new images of the moon. Senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann is reporting from the Johnson Space Center as former NASA astronaut and engineer Danny Olivas analyzes the mission. This event marks a significant milestone in the Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the lunar surface. The splashdown will conclude a critical test flight for NASA's deep space exploration efforts.
Watch live: Artemis II crew to splash down after lunar flyby mission
The Artemis II crew, comprising Cmdr. Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, is scheduled to splash down Friday after completing their 10-day lunar fly-by mission. This mission saw the four astronauts travel farther into space than any human in history, having embarked on April 1. Their return marks the completion of a significant step in NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. The crew's successful journey around the Moon provides crucial data and experience for future lunar exploration efforts.
WATCH: Artemis II crew set for reentry as NASA eyes key data
The Artemis II crew is preparing for reentry, with NASA detailing the mission's final stages. NASA's Shawn Quinn provided updates on the spacecraft's readiness and plans for astronaut recovery. This mission is crucial for gathering key data to inform future lunar base plans. The information collected will help NASA develop strategies for sustained human presence on the Moon.
Key Facts
The Artemis II mission is preparing for its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, an event the public can watch.
Source: The New York Times
The crew is set to splash down on Friday, concluding their lunar flyby mission.
Source: CBS News
NASA is detailing the science behind how the Artemis II crew will safely return to Earth via splashdown.
Source: PBS NewsHour
The Artemis II crew is making final preparations for their splashdown, which will mark the fastest ever return from the moon.
Source: Live Science
The four Artemis II astronauts are hurtling home toward Earth for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.
Source: AFP / France 24
Recent Highlights
Artemis II crew completes 10-day lunar flyby mission.
NASA begins detailing reentry and splashdown procedures.
Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean is scheduled, concluding the mission.
Artemis II crew makes final preparations for splashdown.
Full Coverage (13 articles)
Meet the creator of the plushie floating around Artemis II, a California second grader
California second-grader Lukas Ye designed the plushie currently serving as a zero-gravity indicator for the Artemis II crew. Ye's creation is flying aboard the Artemis II mission, which is part of NASA's program to return humans to the Moon. This highlights a unique connection between a young student's creativity and a major space exploration endeavor. Lukas Ye and his mother are discussing the project with CBS News.
How and When to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Splash Down in Pacific Ocean - The New York Times
NASA’s Artemis II mission is preparing for its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, an event the public can watch. This mission marks a significant step in the United States' lunar exploration program, following its journey around the Moon. The splashdown will conclude the crewed test flight, bringing the astronauts back to Earth. Observers can find information on how and when to view this critical re-entry and recovery operation. This event is a key milestone before the planned Artemis III lunar landing.
Analyzing the Artemis II mission ahead of splashdown
The Artemis II crew is preparing for splashdown on Friday after their mission, which has already provided the world with new images of the moon. Senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann is reporting from the Johnson Space Center as former NASA astronaut and engineer Danny Olivas analyzes the mission. This event marks a significant milestone in the Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the lunar surface. The splashdown will conclude a critical test flight for NASA's deep space exploration efforts.
Watch live: Artemis II crew to splash down after lunar flyby mission
The Artemis II crew, comprising Cmdr. Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, is scheduled to splash down Friday after completing their 10-day lunar fly-by mission. This mission saw the four astronauts travel farther into space than any human in history, having embarked on April 1. Their return marks the completion of a significant step in NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. The crew's successful journey around the Moon provides crucial data and experience for future lunar exploration efforts.
WATCH: Artemis II crew set for reentry as NASA eyes key data
The Artemis II crew is preparing for reentry, with NASA detailing the mission's final stages. NASA's Shawn Quinn provided updates on the spacecraft's readiness and plans for astronaut recovery. This mission is crucial for gathering key data to inform future lunar base plans. The information collected will help NASA develop strategies for sustained human presence on the Moon.
NASA’s Artemis II prepares for splashdown on Earth
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are preparing for re-entry and splashdown on Earth, concluding their mission. This event marks the return of the crew from the Artemis II mission, which is part of NASA's broader program to return humans to the Moon. The splashdown signifies a critical step in testing the Orion spacecraft and its systems for future lunar missions. This successful re-entry will provide vital data for the Artemis III mission, which aims to land astronauts on the Moon.
How will NASA get the Artemis II crew safely back on Earth? Here's the science behind splashdown
NASA is detailing the science behind how the Artemis II crew will safely return to Earth via splashdown. This process involves the spacecraft hurtling through the atmosphere at supersonic speeds and reaching temperatures in the thousands of degrees. Despite these extreme conditions, NASA has successfully executed splashdowns for decades. This method is critical for the safe recovery of astronauts after their mission.
Artemis II returns LIVE: Splashdown less than six hours away as crew prepares for fireball return - Live Science
The Artemis II crew is making final preparations for their splashdown, which will mark the fastest ever return from the moon. This event concludes the Artemis II mission, which is a significant step in NASA's program to return humans to the lunar surface. The successful splashdown will bring the crew back to Earth after their journey around the moon. This mission is crucial for testing the Orion spacecraft and its systems with a human crew before future lunar landings.
See Photos From All 10 Days of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
The astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission have completed a 10-day lunar flyby mission, achieving what the report describes as "the near impossible." This mission represents a significant step in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon. The story provides a visual record of these accomplishments, featuring photos from each of the ten days. This documentation offers the public a comprehensive look at the mission's progress and success.
Artemis II returning to Earth for splashdown to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth for a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean. This event marks the conclusion of their historic moon mission, which involved a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere. The successful return of the Artemis II crew is a critical step for NASA's broader Artemis program, aiming to establish a sustained human presence on the lunar surface.
WATCH: Former astronaut on readjusting to life on Earth
Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discussed the challenges of readjusting to life on Earth. Kilrain explained what the Artemis II crew will experience following their reentry from space. Her insights are relevant as the Artemis II mission prepares to send astronauts around the Moon. This discussion provides a valuable perspective on the physical and psychological transitions space travelers face upon returning home.
Here's what to expect when Artemis II reenters Earth, splashes down in Pacific Ocean
The Artemis II crew is preparing for splashdown off the coast of San Diego, marking the conclusion of their historic moon mission. This reentry will see the spacecraft return to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Mark Strassmann is covering the event, with insights from former astronaut Dr. Jay Buckey on the reentry process. The successful splashdown will bring the crew home after their journey around the Moon.
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
The four Artemis II astronauts are hurtling home toward Earth for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California, concluding the world's first crewed moon voyage in over half a century. Aboard their Orion spacecraft, the crew is expected to separate the capsule from its service module before a fiery re-entry. This event marks the finale of NASA's celebrated 10-day mission. The capsule will then endure a six-minute radio blackout before parachuting into the sea.