As if you were there: Return to Earth with the Artemis II crew
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As if you were there: Return to Earth with the Artemis II crew
Like millions around the globe, you held your breath as the Orion spacecraft plummeted back to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026. You can now experience the nerve-wracking journey from the inside of the capsule alongside the Artemis II crew. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, NASA)
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Voice of Rob Navias
NASA Commentator
“Time to splashdown: 13 minutes 10 seconds.”
“And as predicted, we’ve entered our communications blackout.”
Integrity reentered the atmosphere at 39 times the speed of sound.
The crew starts feeling gravity.
First view of Integrity from an aircraft
Capcom
“Integrity, Houston. Com check post-blackout.”
Voice of Reid Wiseman
Artemis II Commander
“Houston, Integrity. We have you loud and clear!”
Capcom
“Your trajectory is nominal and your recovery teams have visual.”
Reid Wiseman
“Houston, Integrity. Splashdown! Sending post-landing command now.”
Capcom
“Copy splashdown!”
Reid Wiseman
What a ride, Houston! What a journey.
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