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Artemis II crew returns safely after lunar flyby
Science

Artemis II crew returns safely after lunar flyby

Four NASA astronauts have splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after completing a 10-day mission that took humans farther from Earth than any crewed flight since Apollo. The Artemis II mission circled the Moon without landing — a dress rehearsal for the crewed lunar landing planned for Artemis III. The capsule touched down off the coast of San Diego on April 11.

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Artemis II Returns From Historic Flight Around the Moon

Artemis II Returns From Historic Flight Around the Moon

Wired · Apr 11

The Papers: 'Harry sued' and Vance warns Iran 'don't try to play us'

The Papers: 'Harry sued' and Vance warns Iran 'don't try to play us'

BBC · Apr 11

Historic Nasa Moon mission returns safely to Earth

Historic Nasa Moon mission returns safely to Earth

Financial Times · Apr 11

Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission

Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission

Al Jazeera · Apr 11

Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon

Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon

Ars Technica · Apr 11

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