NASA's Artemis 2 crew prepare for Pacific splashdown
Published on April 9, 2026.
The four astronauts on the NASA Artemis 2 moon mission are preparing for their return to Earth, following a period of scientific tests and preparation. The crew, consisting of US astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman, is expected to return to earth on Friday evening. They are the first humans to travel near the moon in over 50 years and are expected to reach a maximum velocity of 10,657 metres per second.
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