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Artemis II Orion capsule successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean

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Artemis II Splashdown: Astronauts Return from the Moon as NASA Conquers Heat Shield Fears

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SAN DIEGO — Mission accomplished. After a historic 10-day journey around the Moon, the Artemis II Orion capsule successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 8 p.m. ET yesterday, marking a massive milestone in humanity’s return to the lunar surface.

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History Made: Artemis II Astronauts Shatter NASA’s Deep Space Distance Record

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Beyond Apollo: Artemis II Crew Smashes All-Time Deep Space Record

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Ridgewood NJ, The Moon has a new set of visitors, and they just went further than any human in history. Yesterday, the four-person Artemis II crew officially transitioned from explorers to record-breakers. As their Orion spacecraft swung around the mysterious far side of the Moon, they didn’t just capture breathtaking views—they rewrote the history books by traveling further from Earth than any human being has ever ventured.

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54 Years Later: NASA’s Crewed Return to the Moon Liftoff is Finally Here

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The Moon Returns: NASA’s Artemis II Launches Today to Make Deep Space History

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Kennedy Space Center, Florida – The wait of over half a century is finally over. Today, April 1, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for humanity as NASA’s Artemis II mission prepares for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This isn’t just another launch; it is the first time since 1972 that humans will journey to the lunar vicinity.

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