Artemis II splashdown: When it lands, risks and how to watch live
Author: Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: United States
Science

NASA's Artemis II mission is nearing its final stage, with the Orion spacecraft set for a high-speed return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The splashdown is a critical moment for the mission, testing systems intended for future crewed lunar missions. The crew, consisting of astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada's Jeremy Hansen, has traveled beyond any previous human distance from Earth around the Moon. The splashdown is scheduled for April 11 at 00:07 GMT, off the San Diego coast.
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