NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after becoming the first crew to circle the Moon in over 50 years. Watch the dramatic Pacific Ocean splashdown, the intense 2,800°C re-entry, and the emotional moments as history is made.
🚀 What happened in this mission?
The Orion capsule splashed down off California on Friday, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The 10-day flight tested critical systems for future lunar landings – including Orion’s heat shield, navigation, and life support.
🌕 Historic firsts covered in this report:
First person of colour to travel around the Moon (Victor Glover)
First woman (Christina Koch)
First non-American (Jeremy Hansen)
🎙️ Key moments:
Commander Wiseman’s radio call – “We got a great view of the Moon…” – and NASA chief Jared Isaacman confirming: “We are back in the business of sending astronauts to the Moon.”
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