Explained: How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth
Published on April 10, 2026.
The four astronauts on the Orion spacecraft are set to splash down off the coast of San Diego, California, after completing their mission around the Moon. The re-entry and subsequent splashdown are considered the most dangerous part of the mission, with temperatures reaching nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The process begins with the separation of the European Service Module and takes approximately 42 minutes.
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