Event Brief
Artemis II Astronauts Return After Moon Mission
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: The Orion capsule carrying Artemis II astronauts splashed down off San Diego, concluding a 10-day lunar journey.
WHO: NASA
WHAT: Splashdown of Orion capsule
WHEN: Apr 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
WHERE: off the coast of San Diego
WHY: Part of a test flight for future lunar missions.
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