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Artemis II splashdown LIVE: Orion splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean | Live Science
Refresh 2026-04-11T00:53:57.982Z Post-splashdown news conference at NASA Johnson Space Center NASA is set to hold a press conference at Johnson Space Center in Houston at 10:30 p.m. EDT to answer the public's questions about the splashdown, crew status and what's next for the Artemis program. According to NASA: "Details on the astronauts’ return to Houston will be shared later." NASA has already announced its plans for Artemis III in 2027, a crewed mission which will land on the moon. Beyond this, the agency also plans to build a $20 billion lunar base to pave the way for a long-term human presence on the moon. 2026-04-11T00:41:17.981Z "The vehicle is in excellent shape" 2026-04-11T00:34:33.697Z Integrity has been powered down 2026-04-11T00:30:44.070Z "I'm still at a loss for words" 2026-04-11T00:26:57.707Z The recovery team is standing by 2026-04-11T00:21:32.793Z "We hear them, but it does not appear that they hear us." 2026-04-11T00:16:15.315Z Integrity is now powering down (Image credit: NASA) NASA is now beginning to power down Integrity so that the U.S. Navy recovery team can safely approach. 2026-04-11T00:10:25.799Z Navy recovery begins This will be the astronauts’ first exposure to Earth’s gravity in more than 9 days, so they may feel a little weak and wobbly at first as they find their “land legs.”When everyone feels ready, the astronauts will be lifted one by one into a pair of waiting Navy helicopters. Next, they’ll all fly to the USS Murtha transport dock ship to receive a more comprehensive medical exam. 2026-04-11T00:08:08.686Z 2026-04-11T00:06:22.501Z Main chutes deployed 2026-04-11T00:04:34.859Z Drogues deployed 2026-04-11T00:03:55.682Z "We have you loud and clear" 2026-04-11T00:02:46.633Z Cheers in mission control 2026-04-11T00:01:35.610Z Communications restored as parachutes begin to deploy After these parachutes come the three main parachutes, each weighing 300 pounds. Those three parachutes will slow Orion down to a gentle 19 mph (31 kph) as it hits the ocean. 2026-04-10T23:56:32.702Z Hushed quiet in mission control 2026-04-10T23:55:47.101Z Where are they reentering? Here's a nice graphic of the parachute sequence and where the crew will eventually end up, assuming all goes to plan — which it looks like it is. (Image credit: NASA) 2026-04-10T23:55:15.725Z Millions now tuning in 2026-04-10T23:55:01.165Z Communications blackout 2026-04-10T23:54:01.404Z Orion hits the Earth's atmosphere NASA's planned 6-minute commu...
Artemis II returns: Orion spacecraft makes splashdown in ... - YouTube
2 hours ago ... Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three American NASA crewmates are in the homestretch of Artemis II's historic trip to the moon (and back).
Artemis II Orion capsule splashdown today. See California visibility map
NASA's Artemis II Orion capsule is set to splash down April 10, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean. See visibility map and projected path for water landing.
Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes 10-day moon mission | Reuters
HOUSTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to ...
