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Artemis II Astronauts Safely Splash Down After Historic Lunar Mission
Artemis II mission astronauts have safely returned to Earth following a historic deep space journey, completing a splashdown landing off the coast of San Diego.
The crew reentered Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 32 times the speed of sound before splashing down at 5:07 p.m., marking the successful conclusion of the mission. Officials confirmed the landing shortly after impact, signaling a safe return for all four astronauts aboard.
The mission, conducted by NASA, took the crew around the far side of the Moon, reaching a record-breaking distance farther from Earth than any humans in history.
According to mission data, Artemis 2 also surpassed the distance record set by the Apollo 13, traveling more than 248,000 miles from Earth during its lunar flyby.
NASA officials described the mission as a major step forward in human space exploration, demonstrating both the capabilities of next-generation spacecraft and the resilience of crewed deep space travel systems.
The successful return marks a significant milestone as NASA continues preparations for future lunar and deep space missions under the Artemis program.
By: NBC Palm Springs
April 10, 2026
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