See Artemis II splashdown after record-breaking trip around the moon
- Posted on April 11, 2026
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In brief
The Artemis II mission marks a triumphant milestone in space exploration as astronauts successfully complete their groundbreaking lunar journey and return to Earth. Splashing down near San Diego, the crew concludes humanity's first crewed moon mission in over five decades, demonstrating advanced NASA capabilities and renewed commitment to lunar exploration. This historic achievement paves the way for future deep-space missions and establishes critical protocols for sustained human presence beyond Earth orbit.
See Artemis II splashdown after record-breaking trip around the moon
Artemis II astronauts return after a historic moon mission, splashing down off San Diego following humanity’s first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.
