NASA’s Artemis II crew is set to return to Earth, facing a critical re-entry sequence that tests every system aboard the Orion spacecraft.
Reentry is one of the most intense phases of space missions, and the return of the Artemis astronauts will be a test of their spacecraft’s heat shield.
After rounding the moon, the Artemis 2 crew is picking up speed as they head toward a splashdown off the coast of California.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission is set for reentry at near 24,000 mph with temperatures near 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.