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Artemis II Crew Splashes Down Safely, Completing First Lunar Flyby in 50 Years

The safe return signals confidence in Orion’s heat shield following earlier concerns.

Artemis II Crew Heads for Pacific Splashdown Off California Tonight

Artemis II Heads Home After Record Lunar Flyby, Far-Side Images Released

Artemis II Crew Begins Journey Home After Record Lunar Flyby

Artemis II Crew Breaks Human Distance Record as Orion Begins Far‑Side Moon Flyby

Artemis II Set for Moon Flyby Today and a New Farthest-From-Earth Record

Artemis II Cruises Toward Lunar Flyby After Flawless Engine Burn

Artemis II Lifts Off, Sending Four Astronauts Toward a Lunar Flyby

NASA’s Artemis II Launches With Four Astronauts on Lunar Flyby Test

Artemis II Crew Reaches Florida for Final Prep as NASA Targets April 1 Moon Flyby Launch

NASA Clears Artemis II for April 1 Launch After Readiness Review

NASA to Roll Artemis II Back to Vehicle Assembly Building After Helium Fault, Targeting April Liftoff

Artemis II Reaches Pad as NASA Sets Wet Dress Rehearsal to Decide Early February Launch

Artemis II Enters Final Prep for Early 2026 Moon Flyby, With Crew Poised to Lead Deep-Space Health Study