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Artemis Crew Describes Moon Mission and Splashdown Moment
NASA says the Orion capsule will return to Kennedy Space Center for data analysis after the crew’s 10-day flight and splashdown off San Diego.
- Artemis II astronauts Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman answered questions Thursday about their 10-day moon flyby, following their safe splashdown off the San Diego coast last Friday.
- Following the successful mission, the Orion capsule will be transported to Kennedy Space Center for detailed data analysis, with initial observations indicating the heat shield performed as expected during reentry.
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman noted no unexpected conditions occurred during the flight, stating the "stark difference" in heat shield performance compared to Artemis I will be evident once images are released.
- High-Energy radiation exposure remains a focus, with experts noting potential risks including skin burns or impacts on the immune system and bone marrow from space radiation.
- Determining long-term side effects from space radiation may take several years of monitoring, but information from this flight will help NASA refine safety protocols for future lunar missions.
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