Artemis II crew reflects on historic mission before splashdown on Friday

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: United States
Science
Artemis II crew reflects on historic mission before splashdown on Friday

The Artemis II crew, consisting of four astronauts, is preparing to return to Earth after completing a mission around the Moon. They are expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening. Mission pilot Victor Glover expressed their eagerness to share the many images and stories collected during their flight, which set a new distance record for human travel. President Trump congratulated the team for this historic achievement.

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