Artemis II captures historic 'Earthset'

As the Orion capsule prepares for its high-stakes splashdown off the coast of San Diego, the four-person crew reflected on their historic voyage past the moon's far side.

The mission, featuring the first Canadian and first female astronauts to travel this deep into space, has captured the world's imagination with high-resolution imagery and emotional tributes.

Despite minor technical issues with onboard systems, NASA officials confirm the spacecraft is performing well for its hypersonic re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

This success serves as a critical validation for the upcoming Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface.