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Artemis II astronauts gear up for re-entry just hours before splashdown

The historic Artemis II mission nears its end with a scheduled splashdown tonight (April 10) at 8:07 p.m. EDT. The live stream of the event will begin at 6:30 pm EDT.

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Artemis II's Orion captures the April 6 solar eclipse from space

On the day of the lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew experienced an extraordinary solar eclipse from space. This video, provided by NASA, combines footage from Orion’s solar array wing cameras, capturing the Sun as it slips behind the Moon, unveiling a radiant halo around the lunar disk. Credit: @nasa

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What Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch would tell her 10-year-old self about going to the Moon

During a conversation with Senator Ted Cruz about what she would tell her younger self about breaking records by traveling to the far side of the Moon, Christina Koch grew a bit emotional, saying her 10-year-old self wouldn’t have believed it.

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"It's far from perfection, but we are getting it done": Artemis II astronauts' messages for their children from space

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"There's nothing this nation cannot do": Artemis II's Reid Wiseman on America’s determination in space

When Congressman Hal Rogers of Kentucky asked about what the mission says about America leading in space missions, “It is incredible that we can go out and do this,” said the commander. “There is nothing this nation cannot do when it has a vision.”

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"Gonna be pretty sporty": Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover on the challenge of re-entry

Answering a question from Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona during a live downlink event on April 9, Victor Glover spoke about both the intensity of launch, as well as, the challenge of returning to Earth. He explained that the spacecraft will reenter the atmosphere at nearly 40 times the speed of sound before decelerating dramatically.

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Which actors would the crew want in a movie about Artemis II? Reid Wiseman tells Senator Ted Cruz

When asked about who the astronauts would prefer to play them in a movie about this mission, Commander Reid Wiseman's response left the crew smiling.

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WATCH: Nutella jar spinning through the Orion capsule

Artemis II astronauts, with Christina Koch closest to the camera, were working minutes before the Artemis II mission set a new record for the furthest distance from Earth, when a jar of Nutella started spinning through the Orion capsule.

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NASA’s step-by-step plan for Artemis II splashdown on April 10

The Artemis II crew is set to make a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 8:07 p.m. EDT (5:07 p.m. PDT), marking the thrilling conclusion of their lunar flyby mission

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Artemis II’s Christina Koch reveals whether Orion really feels bigger in space

Ever wondered what it’s really like to live inside the Orion capsule? Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch says it’s simply “fun.” During a recent live media interaction, she revealed that microgravity makes the small spacecraft feel surprisingly bigger. But with four crew members constantly floating, bumping into each other is unavoidable.

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"We are close like brothers and sisters": Christina Koch on her bond with Artemis II crewmates

The Artemis II crew was asked what they’ll miss most about the mission and Christina Koch's answer will warm your heart.

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"My palms are sweating": Artemis II astronaut gets “chills” recalling 40 minutes of solitude behind the Moon

During one of the most profound moments of the Artemis II mission, the crew experienced nearly 40 minutes of complete isolation—no communication with Earth, just the spacecraft, the Moon, and each other. The sight of Earth eclipsing behind the Moon left them in awe. Despite the pressure to record everything, they paused briefly to share maple cookies before returning to critical scientific work.