Artemis II safely splashes down

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Artemis II safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, returning four astronauts from a lunar flyby mission.

Artemis II Crew Discusses NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps - The New York Times
The four Artemis II astronauts held a news conference at Johnson Space Center on Thursday to discuss their upcoming mission around the moon and return to Earth.
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Artemis II crew splashes down near San Diego after historic moon mission
The Artemis II crew splashed down off San Diego after a 10-day lunar flyby, marking the first crewed moon mission since Apollo.
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The fastest human spaceflight mission in history crawls closer to liftoff - Ars Technica
NASA's Artemis II rocket rolled to the launch pad, targeting a February launch pending a successful wet dress rehearsal and heat shield review.
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Artemis II's toilet is a moon mission milestone
NASA's Artemis II mission introduces an improved space toilet with a door and enhanced dual-waste handling, marking a practical milestone for lunar travel.
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Artemis II Was a Blockbuster. Landing on the Moon Will Be a Lot Harder. - WSJ
NASA faces significant challenges in preparing rockets, spacecraft, and suits to land astronauts on the moon by 2028, following the Artemis II flyby mission.
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