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NASA’s Artemis Crew Set to Splashdown After Moon Voyage

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The Artemis II crew is completing NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby mission since 1972, with splashdown scheduled for April 2026 after a 10-day voyage around the Moon. Astronauts face critical re-entry risks, including extreme heat and G-forces, as their Orion capsule descends at 25,000 mph before Pacific Ocean landing. Former JPL director Laurie Leshin emphasized the mission’s success in testing life-support systems and deep-space navigation, validating technology for future lunar landings. Artemis III, planned for 2028, will aim for a crewed Moon landing, including the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface. This mission marks a pivotal step in NASA’s long-term goal of sustainable lunar exploration and eventual Mars missions.
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