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Artemis II Mission Concludes with Successful Splashdown and Recovery, Paving Way for Future Lunar and Mars Exploration

The Artemis II mission has successfully returned to Earth with a smooth splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after its historic lunar flyby, setting new distance records. Recovery operations for the Orion capsule began immediately, as NASA officials and political figures, including former President Trump, lauded the achievement and emphasized its significance for future human space exploration to the Moon and Mars amidst a growing space race with China.

10 Apr, 21:30 — 11 Apr, 06:38
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BBCHigh4h ago

Watch the Artemis II reentry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown

The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

How Recovery Personnel Will Secure Artemis II Capsule at Sea After Splashdown

As the spacecraft bobs in the Pacific Ocean, recovery personnel from NASA and the U.S. Navy are out at sea, tracking the capsule and other pieces of jettisoned hardware.

By Ashley Ahn

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wsjHigh4h ago

Viral Moments From Artemis II, the Moon Trip for the Digital Age - WSJ

Viral Moments From Artemis II, the Moon Trip for the Digital Age  WSJ

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FTVery High4h ago

Historic Nasa Moon mission returns safely to Earth

Artemis voyage entranced world and highlighted space race between US and China

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le-mondeHigh3h ago

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California, ending historic Moon mission

Following a brief but nerve-wracking communications blackout during their high-stakes re-entry on Friday, mission commander Wiseman's voice triggered relief that the astronauts were well on their way back home. After leaving the bobbing capsule, they will be flown to a recovery ship off the Pacific coast near San Diego.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Artemis II splashdown! – in pictures

Four astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, concluding a historic 10-day mission around the moon Artemis II splashdown – live updates Full report: Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean, ending record-breaking moon flyby Continue reading...

By Guardian Staff

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NPRHigh7h ago

After more than 9 days in flight, NASA's Artemis II is set to return to Earth

The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission are set to return to Earth Friday evening. The crew is wrapping up a journey around the moon with a planned splashdown off San Diego, Calif.

By Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.

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Fox NewsMixed3h ago

PETER NAVARRO: Trump's Artemis vision is now flying — and China is paying attention

With Communist China targeting a crewed lunar landing by 2030, Artemis II shows why the Moon race is a contest for strategic power and national leadership.

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Trailblazing Artemis II astronauts have returned Earth after their moon mission. Their journey is just starting

NASA’s Victor Glover and Christina Koch made history long before the Artemis II mission to the moon

By Julia Musto

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

Watch: Dramatic splashdown as Artemis II astronauts return to Earth - what's next

The Artemis II crew has successfully returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic nearly 10-day lunar flyby. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen re-entered the atmosphere at Mach 33, with their Orion spacecraft Integrity making a parachute-assisted landing.

By TOI SCIENCE DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

What happens after Artemis II splashdown? NASA’s post-mission process explained

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully concluded with the Orion capsule's splashdown in the Pacific. Recovery operations began immediately.

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Artemis II: Lunar mission faces conspiracy theories - The Straits Times

Artemis II: Lunar mission faces conspiracy theories  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual4h ago

Artemis II splashes down: How the Moon mission heralds new era in human space travel

By Amitabh Sinha

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon

It took recovery teams less than two hours to secure the floating capsule and retrieve the crew, ending the first human voyage to the vicinity of the moon in over fifty years.

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

2,760 Degrees Celsius, 40,000 Kmph: Artemis II Re-entry Had NASA On The Edge

The mission's tenth day brought the biggest challenge - a high-stakes re-entry into the Earth's orbit at speeds reaching 40,000 kilometres per hour and temperatures of 2,760 degrees Celsius.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth, capping historic Moon mission

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual4h ago

Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes 10-day moon mission - The Jakarta Post

Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes 10-day moon mission  The Jakarta Post

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual1h ago

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth

HOUSTON - The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in ​the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of ‌the moon in over half a century.

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delfi-lt10 Apr, 18:44First to report

Istorinė diena: „Artemis II“ astronautai grįžo į Žemę iš kelionės aplink Mėnulį

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NPR10 Apr, 21:30

After more than 9 days in flight, NASA's Artemis II is set to return to Earth

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indian-express11 Apr, 00:17

Artemis II splashes down: How the Moon mission heralds new era in human space travel

wsj11 Apr, 00:23

Viral Moments From Artemis II, the Moon Trip for the Digital Age - WSJ

Jakarta Post11 Apr, 00:24

Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes 10-day moon mission - The Jakarta Post

FT11 Apr, 00:27

Historic Nasa Moon mission returns safely to Earth

dennik-n11 Apr, 00:28

Loď Orion úspešne pristála na Zemi. Desať vecí, ktoré si pamätať na misii Artemis II

ruv11 Apr, 00:30

Geimfar Artemis-leiðangursins er lennt í Kyrrahafi

dr-dk11 Apr, 00:31

Historisk rumrejse afsluttet med splashdown

orf11 Apr, 00:33

Artemis-2-Mission nach Mond-Umrundung zurück auf Erde

politiken11 Apr, 00:45

Rumfartøj lander sikkert i Stillehavet efter historisk månemission

BBC11 Apr, 00:45

Watch the Artemis II reentry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown

observador11 Apr, 00:51

Artemis II volta à Terra depois de 10 dias no espaço

channel-news-asia11 Apr, 00:53

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth, capping historic Moon mission

Fox News11 Apr, 01:00

PETER NAVARRO: Trump's Artemis vision is now flying — and China is paying attention

NYT11 Apr, 01:01

How Recovery Personnel Will Secure Artemis II Capsule at Sea After Splashdown

le-monde11 Apr, 01:06

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California, ending historic Moon mission

Yahoo11 Apr, 01:11

Splashdown confirmed! Artemis II lands in San Diego

berlingske11 Apr, 01:22

Nasa-chef efter vellykket månemission: Det her er kun begyndelsen

The Independent11 Apr, 01:33

Trailblazing Artemis II astronauts have returned Earth after their moon mission. Their journey is just starting

ndtv11 Apr, 02:17

2,760 Degrees Celsius, 40,000 Kmph: Artemis II Re-entry Had NASA On The Edge

de-volkskrant11 Apr, 02:29

Maanreizigers veilig geland op aarde, missie eindigt met perfecte plons in de oceaan

Times of India11 Apr, 02:30

Watch: Dramatic splashdown as Artemis II astronauts return to Earth - what's next

20-minuten11 Apr, 02:33

Wie Science-Fiction: Was von der Mondmission Artemis 2 bleibt

straits-times11 Apr, 02:36

Artemis II: Lunar mission faces conspiracy theories - The Straits Times

The Guardian11 Apr, 02:46

Artemis II splashdown! – in pictures

yle-uutiset11 Apr, 03:12

Nasan astronautit palasivat historialliselta kuulennolta – näin Artemis II -lennon laskeutuminen eteni

Al Jazeera11 Apr, 03:16

Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission

rzeczpospolita11 Apr, 03:44

Członkowie misji Artemis II wylądowali. Powrót po blisko 10 dniach w kosmosie

Bangkok Post11 Apr, 03:46

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth

hindustan-times11 Apr, 03:46

What happens after Artemis II splashdown? NASA’s post-mission process explained

newsbeast11 Apr, 03:56

Artemis II: Τα «καυτά» 6 λεπτά της επανόδου πριν την ομαλή προσθαλάσσωση – Τραμπ: Το επόμενο ταξίδι, στον Άρη- Τραμπ: Το επόμενο ταξίδι, στον Άρη

jutarnji-list11 Apr, 04:06

Astronauti misije Artemis 2 sletjeli na Zemlju i zaključili 10-dnevnu lunarnu misiju

iefimerida11 Apr, 04:08

Στη Γη οι τέσσερις αστροναύτες του Artemis II μετά το ιστορικό ταξίδι γύρω από τη Σελήνη -Δείτε εικόνες και βίντεο

digi2411 Apr, 04:27

După succesul misiunii Artemis II, Trump anunță că „următoarea etapă este Marte”

hotnews11 Apr, 04:34

FOTO VIDEO Momentul când misiunea Artemis II revine pe Pământ, după o călătorie istorică în jurul Lunii

tvn2411 Apr, 04:35

Jacek Magiera nie żyje, finał misji Artemis II, nowy sondaż partyjny

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jerusalem-post11 Apr, 06:38Latest update

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon