Artemis II: NASA Preparing for Orion's Re-Entry and Splashdown in Pacific Ocean

Nasa's Artemis II mission will reach jaw-dropping speeds as it returns to Earth

The crew are due to splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California, later today, but the return to Earth is far from simple. Here's what will happen as the capsule re-enters the atmosphere

Nerves mount as NASA's Artemis II prepares for re-entry and splashdown

After a historic lunar flyby, NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to make a thrilling splashdown in the Pacific, marking a pivotal moment in space exploration.

Artemis II: NASA preparing for Orion's re-entry and splashdown in Pacific Ocean

The most dangerous part of the Artemis II astronauts' mission will happen when the Orion spacecraft returns to Earth and splashes down into the Pacific Ocean on Friday.

Friday's Artemis II splashdown began years ago with tests on NC's Outer Banks

Although the final phase of the mission will last only hours, it is the result of years of testing from Texas to Virginia to North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Re-entry: Dangerous test still ahead for Artemis II crew * WorldNetDaily * by Virginia Grace McKinnon, The Daily Signal

25,000 mph 'free return' planned off coast of San Diego

Dangerous Test Still Ahead for Artemis II Crew

The Artemis II crew are on their way home after completing a record-breaking mission around the moon, but their ship’s re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere will be the most dangerous part yet. The Orion spacecraft is set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean at approximately 8:07 p.m. EDT on Friday, just off the coast of San Diego. The spacecraft will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 25,000 mph using a “free return” system, meaning the crew …