NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
NASA's Artemis II moonship has returned to its launch site in Florida after a historic mission that took astronauts around the moon. The Orion capsule, which splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, was transported back to Kennedy Space Center for further examination. This mission marked humanity's first lunar trip in over fifty years, with plans for Artemis III already underway.
- ▪The Artemis II mission lasted nearly 10 days and included four astronauts.
- ▪The capsule, named Integrity, performed well except for a minor issue with the toilet.
- ▪NASA plans to use a new capsule and crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, which will focus on docking exercises.
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April 29, 2026 NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage by Marcia Dunn edited by Alexander Pol Alexander Pol Deputy Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked reputable news agency proofread The GIST Add as preferred source This photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows the Orion spacecraft's heat shield underwater after Artemis II splashed down Friday, April 10, 2026. (U.S. Navy via AP The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began.
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