'Riding a fireball': Artemis 2 crew braces for Orion's fiery re-entry
Artemis II's crew is preparing for a high-speed re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, a critical and dangerous phase of their mission.
The Orion spacecraft's heat shield, which experienced issues on the uncrewed Artemis I mission, is under close watch as it faces extreme temperatures and pressure during its descent.
Artemis II Crew Returning Home
- NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly around the far side of the Moon The Verge —
- WATCH LIVE: Artemis II crew splashes down on Earth after historic trip around the moon PBS —
- Timeline of the Artemis II moon mission’s return to Earth Scientific American —
- Artemis II astronauts prepare for their return to Earth Boston Globe —
- LIVE: NASA officials hold news conference on Artemis II moon mission ABC News —