Artemis II Crew Heads Home

The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, traveled further from Earth than any humans in history during their ten-day journey.

Mission control in Houston is now focused on the critical re-entry phase, where the Orion capsule's heat shield will face extreme temperatures.

While the mission has been hailed as a technical success, astronauts have reported minor issues with the onboard waste management systems.

The successful return of the crew is seen as a vital precursor to the planned Artemis III lunar landing mission.