Moment Artemis II astronauts emerge from Orion capsule

WorldSpace
14 Apr 2026 • 6:27 PM MYT
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  • The Artemis II crew returned to Earth, marking the first time astronauts have travelled to the moon in over half a century.
  • The astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday, 10 April, where they were met by recovery staff.
  • They received a hero's welcome upon their return to their Houston base over the weekend, reuniting with their families.
  • During their mission, the crew voyaged deeper into space than previous moon explorers.
  • The mission also allowed them to capture views of the lunar far side that had never before been witnessed by human eyes.

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