Artemis II Astronauts Welcomed Home

The successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean marks the first time humans have returned from the vicinity of the moon in over half a century.

Astronauts Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch are now undergoing medical assessments as they adjust to life back on Earth.

NASA chief Jared Isaacman described the mission as an 'opening act' for a permanent moon base and eventual travel to Mars.

Scientists are now racing to examine the Orion spacecraft's heat shield to determine how well it protected the crew during re-entry.