Thrilling Artemis II Splashdown: A Momentous Homecoming
Witness the historic Artemis II spacecraft's return to Earth, as Orion splashes down off the San Diego coast. Explore the risks and details of this momentous event.
After an extraordinary journey, the Orion spacecraft from the Artemis II mission is set to make its triumphant return to Earth, splashing down off the San Diego coast at precisely 00:07 GMT. This historic event marks a significant milestone in humanity's continued exploration of deep space, as the Artemis program takes us one step closer to sending astronauts back to the Moon.
Splashdown Risks and Precautions
While the Artemis II mission has been a resounding success so far, the splashdown phase is not without its risks. The Orion capsule will be traveling at a blistering speed of around 25,000 mph as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere, encountering intense heat and g-forces that could potentially threaten the safety of the spacecraft and its precious cargo – the astronauts.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
