Artemis II astronauts return home

The mission marks the first time humans have ventured to the vicinity of the moon in over fifty years, serving as a critical test for the upcoming Artemis III lunar landing.

Upon re-entry, the capsule reached speeds of 25,000 miles per hour before its parachutes deployed off the coast of San Diego.

While the crew members are reported to be in good health, they faced initial challenges adjusting to Earth's gravity after their stint in microgravity.

NASA officials hailed the splashdown as a 'fantastic feat' that paves the way for a permanent human presence on the lunar surface.