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NASA's Orion 'Integrity' returns 4 astronauts to Florida from moon

NewsBytes | May 9, 2026 12:39 AM CST

NASA inspects capsule after 5,000°F reentry

During reentry, "Integrity" faced scorching temperatures of about 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius), but its heat shield did its job.
NASA experts are now checking out the capsule to see how it held up and what can be improved.
Up next is Artemis three, where astronauts will practice docking in Earth orbit.