WATCH LIVE: Artemis II astronauts have splashed down on Earth

By Amina KhanApril 10, 2026·Source: NPR·1 views

The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are about to plunge through the atmosphere toward Earth, after a successful visit to the moon.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

The four astronauts made an emotional return to Houston a day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day lunar journey.

The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — captivated the world with their historic mission.

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.

Related Articles