Reid Wiseman shares the exact moment recovery forces "pop open" Orion's hatch after splashdown

We came for the historic Artemis II mission — and stayed for the unforgettable photos and videos it delivered. On May 8, mission Commander Reid Wiseman shared a video capturing the exact moment recovery teams opened the hatch of the Integrity capsule following the crew’s successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026. The cheers and emotional screams of excitement make the moment especially powerful. "The view from inside Integrity as recovery forces pop open the hatch…watching the helicopter pass over their shoulders and hearing all the joy, it was as good as it gets," he wrote in the caption. Video courtesy: Reid Wiseman