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Artemis II: All About the Historic Moon Journey in the Orion Capsule
After 9 days, 1 hour, and 32 minutes in space, the Artemis II mission concluded successfully on April 10 with the splashdown of the Orion capsule in the Pacific Ocean.
TL;DR
- Artemis II mission successfully completed with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after 9 days, 1 hour, and 32 minutes.
- The crew of four, including diverse representation, returned safely, marking a historic return to lunar vicinity.
- The mission tested critical systems of the Orion spacecraft and included exploration of the dark side of the Moon.
- Astronauts experienced extreme conditions during re-entry, including high temperatures and gravity, mitigated by the Orion's heat shield and parachutes.
- Colombian talent, including Liliana Villarreal, played a key role in the recovery operation, inspiring future generations.
- A symbolic fifth passenger, a plush toy named RISE, served as a zero-gravity indicator.