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Artemis II crew returns

Artemis II crew returns

Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew shared their experiences of the mission, which inspired millions during a period of global tension.

The reentry process has raised some technical questions online regarding the performance of the spacecraft's heat shield.

NASA officials have promised a full review of the data to ensure the safety of future deep-space missions.

The success of Artemis II reinforces the viability of the Orion capsule and the Space Launch System for the upcoming lunar landing.

Artemis II Josh Valcarcel, Public domain
Artemis II
NASA's first crewed mission aboard the Orion spacecraft using the Space Launch System
Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt
Subsidiary of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, which plans, appoints and pays for rail passenger transport
Christina Koch
American astronaut
Reid Wiseman
American astronaut