Artemis II crew discuss lunar trip on 'The Tonight Show'
NewsBytes | May 2, 2026 5:39 PM CST
Artemis II free-return path, Pacific splashdown
The crew tested spacecraft systems on a "free-return" path that didn't need major course changes.
Re-entering Earth's atmosphere at 40,000km per hour felt like "riding a fireball," but the heat shield kept everyone safe.
Their splashdown in the Pacific wrapped up a smooth mission, and marked a big step for international teamwork with Canada joining the journey beyond low Earth orbit.
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