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Artemis II Crew Returns After Historic Lunar Mission

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NASA's Artemis II mission successfully completed with the Orion spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026.

Official19 backing sources

The Artemis II crew consisted of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

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The splashdown occurred off the coast of San Diego, California.

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Open Questions

5 questions
What specific technical issues or anomalies, if any, were encountered during the mission that have not been publicly disclosed?
How much did the Artemis II mission cost, and how does it compare to initial budget estimates?
What are the detailed findings from the medical evaluations of the astronauts post-mission, and any long-term health implications?
What exact criteria will NASA use to select astronauts for the next Artemis missions, and when will those selections be announced?
What specific economic benefits or commercial partnerships are expected from the Artemis program, and how will they be implemented?
Re-entry speed of the Orion capsulefactual

The capsule re-entered at speeds up to 23,839 mph.

According to Daily Mirror - World News
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The capsule was expected to re-enter at around 24,000 mph (about 32 times the speed of sound).

According to The Independent - Main

Context: This discrepancy affects the understanding of the technical challenges and performance during re-entry, which is a critical phase of the mission.

Temperature during re-entryfactual

Temperatures reached up to 1600 degrees Celsius.

According to Daily Mirror - World News
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Temperatures were set to soar to as high as 2,760°C (5,000°F).

According to The Independent - Main

Context: The difference in reported temperatures could impact assessments of the heat shield's effectiveness and the risks faced by the crew.

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