NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

Former NASA astronaut describes what it's like to return from space

Former NASA astronaut Steve Robinson describes what it is like to return from a mission in space and how the Artemis II astronauts might've been feeling as they splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.

NASA's Artemis II: Video Captures Orion As 'Riding Fireball' As It Enters Earth's Surface

NASA's Artemis II mission showcased the Orion spacecraft's dramatic re-entry, described by astronauts as "riding a fireball". The video depicts Orion enveloped in plasma as it speeds through Earth's atmosphere at nearly 25,000 mph, generating extreme heat during the perilous descent.

Astronauts re-entering Earth in high-stakes mission finale

After orbiting the Moon, four astronauts on board the Orion capsule are preparing to return to Earth.

To the Moon and back, Artemis II crew about to make splash landing

Explainer: How the Orion space capsule copes with high temperatures, slows down, and what happens as it splashes down.

NASA 'anxious' as Artemis crew approach fireball return reaching 23,839 mph speeds

Artemis II is just hours from splashing down off the coast of San Diego, here is why re-entry to Earth is the most dangerous part of the mission.

'Perilous' return to earth for Artemis crew - fireball and 'anxious' officials

The Artemis II crew are preparing for re-entry back to earth, after travelling further away from our home planet than anyone ever has before - but getting home is itself filled with danger