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Artemis II astronauts gazed at our Moon with joy, curiosity, and reverence. Through finer robotic orbital views, so can you.
Orion spacecraft with Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth on April 10 after a lunar flyby on April 6. The crew, including Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman, experienced peak gravitational loads during reentry. The mission achieved significant milestones, showcasing lunar features like the Orientale basin and numerous crater chains, enhancing lunar exploration understanding.
Artemis II Flight Day 10: Crew Sets for Final Burn, Splashdown
Artemis II crew, including NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, and Victor Glover, along with Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, prepared for their final burn and splashdown on April 10, 2026. Splashdown is targeted for 8:07 p.m. EDT off San Diego after a 694,481-mile journey, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.
Artemis II Flight Day 8: Crew Conducts Key Tests on Return to Earth
Artemis II crew members Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen conducted key tests aboard the Orion spacecraft, including orthostatic intolerance garment evaluations and manual piloting demonstrations. Following their lunar flyby, they are preparing for splashdown on April 10, 2026, off the coast of San Diego, ensuring all systems are ready for re-entry.
Artemis II Flight Day 7: First Return Correction Burn Complete
NASA's Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, successfully completed its first return correction burn on Flight Day 7, igniting thrusters for 15 seconds at 8:03 p.m. EDT, achieving a velocity change of 1.6 feet-per-second. Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen monitored the spacecraft's systems, while the crew prepares for upcoming flight test objectives and return tasks on April 8.
Witnessing lift off of first humans to venture to the Moon since 1972
NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched on April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts aboard the SLS rocket from Kennedy Space Center. This historic flight marks the first crewed lunar mission since 1972, featuring Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover. The mission includes a 10-day journey around the Moon, showcasing significant milestones for space exploration.
Meet the Crew of Artemis II
NASA's Artemis II crew, including Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, will embark on a 10-day lunar mission aboard the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. This mission will validate deep space systems and pave the way for future lunar surface exploration, including landing the first woman and person of color on the Moon.