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Artemis II crew returns to Earth after 10-day lunar flyby; Integrity capsule splashes down off San Diego

NASA’s Artemis II mission concluded with the Integrity capsule’s April 10, 2026 splashdown in the Pacific near San Diego, following a 10-day, record-setting free-return lunar flyby. The four-person crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—returned with three parachutes deployed.

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Artemis II’s successful re-entry and splashdown provide the latest operational proof point for crewed deep-space mission execution, following the mission’s earlier 10-day free-return lunar flyby (Artemis II returns after lunar flyby; Orion set for Pacific splashdown off San Diego).
The crew recovery validates the end-to-end sequence for human lunar operations beyond low Earth orbit—spanning trajectory and return phases—highlighted across Artemis II reporting as the mission progressed toward closest approach and return (Artemis II begins return to Earth after historic lunar flyby as Orion executes first return burn).
The mission outcome intensifies international attention on the Artemis timeline and broader lunar race dynamics, reinforcing the strategic context for near-term planning across national programs (Artemis-Start: Nasa-Mondmission „Artemis 2“ ins All gestartet).

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2026-04-22T08:06:38.871996-07:00

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon • Space.com

2026-04-22T07:39:48.532397-07:00

NASA Charts Path to Future Missions with Promising Artemis II Evaluations • dailygalaxy.com

2026-04-22T06:07:26.496373-07:00

Celebrate Earth Day with this Artemis 2 shot | Space photo of the day for April 22, 2026 • Space.com

2026-04-22T05:24:36.736049-07:00

NASA’s Artemis II returned from the moon just in time for Earth Day • Scientific American

2026-04-21T17:08:09.346149-07:00

To the Moon and Back: Columbia Experts Weigh in on the Artemis II Mission • newswise.com

2026-04-21T12:08:03.234349-07:00

Artemis II Makes a New First as French Is Spoken on the Way to the Moon • orbitaltoday.com

2026-04-21T08:55:49.278339-07:00

NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo) • Space.com

2026-04-21T08:32:33.887200-07:00

Africa is the Next El Dorado of Space Affairs, says Tidiane Ouattara • SpaceWatch Africa

2026-04-21T08:10:30.516892-07:00

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch still wobbly while adapting to gravity after moon mission • SpaceWatch Africa

2026-04-21T07:19:09.870155-07:00

NASA Prepares Artemis III Rocket for Historic Lunar Mission • aviationnews.eu

2026-04-21T01:16:52.587623-07:00

OPINION: Artemis, 50 years after Apollo, should open doors for young talent • english.kyodonews.net

2026-04-20T22:11:37.771864-07:00

NASA Rolls Out Artemis III Moon Rocket Core Stage, Departed Michoud Assembly Facility Bound for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center • spacecoastdaily.com

2026-04-20T20:23:46.976374-07:00

NASA starts preparations for Artemis III mission with Space Launch System rollout • Fox Weather

2026-04-20T17:58:08.596016-07:00

NASA rolls out Artemis III Moon rocket core stage • spaceanddefense.io

2026-04-20T16:56:19.470654-07:00

U.S. Navy recovers NASA astronauts, Orion space capsule after historic Artemis II moon mission • DVIDS / U.S. DoD

2026-04-20T16:44:52.861248-07:00

Artemis II: ArianeGroup Service Module Propels Orion Toward the Moon and Supports Return • press.ariane.group

2026-04-20T16:08:39.722581-07:00

NASA on Track for Future Missions with Initial Artemis II Assessments • NASA

2026-04-20T13:44:16.350257-07:00

From Deep Space to Deep Sea Divers: How U.S. Navy Divers Recovered Orion and its Crew • DVIDS / U.S. DoD

2026-04-20T04:37:44.276585-07:00

Why NASA wants to own its brilliance once again • san.com

2026-04-20T02:51:45.131483-07:00

WSJ Opinion: The Artemis II Moon Mission—and What NASA Is Planning Next • Wall Street Journal

2026-04-19T04:28:13.388896-07:00

Artemis 2 Crew Describes Free-Fall Sensation During Return to Earth • mixvale.com.br

2026-04-18T13:13:05.151890-07:00

(DE) The best pictures from the Artemis II mission • faz.net

2026-04-18T00:44:48.559552-07:00

The Ship That Felt Like Home: Artemis 2 Crew Returns With a Vessel Ready for the Moon • spacedaily.com

2026-04-18T00:31:59.584314-07:00

Artemis II Reveals a Colorful Moon: NASA’s Discovery Could Redefine Lunar Exploration • boltflight.com

2026-04-17T21:03:33.376582-07:00

Artemis II Crew Shares First Public Reflections After Historic Moon Mission and Return to Earth • ibtimes.com

2026-04-17T14:59:36.510086-07:00

Artemis II Splashdown and Recovery • NASA

2026-04-17T12:13:52.442112-07:00

Artemis II astronaut moved to tears seeing cross after moon journey • The Independent

2026-04-17T10:07:33.992027-07:00

Artemis II astronauts reflect on record-breaking moon mission • The Independent

2026-04-17T10:07:29.752782-07:00

Artemis 2 astronauts praise performance of Orion • SpaceNews.com

2026-04-17T10:07:28.466568-07:00

Jeremy Hansen and Artemis II crew discuss historic lunar mission • SpaceQ

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Artemis II crew reflects on their historic lunar mission • NPR

2026-04-17T08:09:28.861345-07:00

Lost in the View: Artemis II Astronauts Intimately Describe Time in Space • Military.com

2026-04-17T07:07:55.665557-07:00

Artemis II Astronauts Say Returning Home Was Glorious, But One Part Was Scary • Science Alert

2026-04-17T07:03:07.536909-07:00

Artemis astronaut says "we can do amazing things" as he reflects on how mission united humanity • CBS News

2026-04-17T06:39:48.030931-07:00

Navy search and rescue medical technician supports recovery of Artemis II astronauts • United States Navy

2026-04-17T04:14:38.832359-07:00

‘An unbelievable adventure’: Artemis II astronauts share experience in space • san.com

2026-04-16T23:32:25.177890-07:00

(FR) Artemis II: The real delay isn’t the Moon’s • aeromorning.com

2026-04-16T22:15:58.900500-07:00

Artemis II astronauts share reflections from moon mission • NBC News

2026-04-16T20:17:18.339811-07:00

NASA Crew Praises Orion Capsule That Took Them Around the Moon • Bloomberg

2026-04-16T20:15:19.470305-07:00

'Broke down in tears': Artemis II crew recall 'otherworldly' experience of their trip to the Moon | • Times of India

2026-04-16T19:03:08.069834-07:00

Artemis II Crew Says Lunar Landing Doable Soon • Space Policy Online

2026-04-16T17:32:30.910842-07:00

Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN’s Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond • CNN

2026-04-16T17:22:32.216592-07:00

Artemis crew speaks out after historic mission • NBC News

2026-04-16T17:19:57.554973-07:00

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth • Reuters

2026-04-16T17:05:03.494128-07:00

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen says Artemis II proves Canada can ‘do big things’ • globalnews.ca

2026-04-16T17:05:01.764609-07:00

'I just screamed. I was so happy': Artemis II astronauts describe joy of returning to Earth • NBC News

2026-04-16T16:35:56.690499-07:00

NASA: After a ’53-year intermission, the show goes on’ • worldtribune.com

2026-04-16T15:34:28.784151-07:00

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth • CNA

2026-04-16T15:25:50.345802-07:00

NASA Artemis II crew reflects on historic mission • NBC News

2026-04-16T15:25:41.197125-07:00

NASA's Artemis II crew reflects on historic mission around the moon and back • Fox Weather

2026-04-16T15:18:52.936733-07:00

Artemis II astronauts praise Orion capsule, reflect on mission impact • Aerospace America

2026-04-16T15:08:11.347593-07:00

Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says • Space.com

2026-04-16T15:07:59.207707-07:00

Artemis II astronauts praise moonship's heat shield performance after successful mission • news.ssbcrack.com

2026-04-16T15:07:57.175464-07:00

‘It was glorious’: Artemis II astronaut describes landing at press conference • The Independent

2026-04-16T14:58:06.699119-07:00

Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly" • CBS News

2026-04-16T14:42:43.360248-07:00

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates reflect on historic lunar mission • CTV News

2026-04-16T14:32:47.159705-07:00

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield • The Independent

2026-04-16T14:14:48.132452-07:00

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield • Associated Press

2026-04-16T14:14:47.251650-07:00

As they got close to the Moon, Artemis II astronauts were eager to land • Ars Technica

2026-04-16T14:01:52.980481-07:00

Watch: Artemis II crew speaks to reporters 6 days after return from moon mission • CBS News

2026-04-16T14:01:52.672746-07:00

Artemis II astronauts describe readjusting to life on Earth • CBS News

2026-04-16T14:01:15.464031-07:00

New video shows divers recovering Artemis II astronauts after splashdown • Associated Press

2026-04-16T13:56:54.592193-07:00

NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world • Scientific American

2026-04-16T13:44:38.908614-07:00

Artemis II commander reveals ‘absolute most important thing’ he brought to space • CTV News

2026-04-16T13:25:15.940144-07:00

‘Bonded forever’: Artemis astronauts speak days aften historic mission • newsnationnow.com

2026-04-16T13:13:13.078412-07:00

Artemis II astronauts reflect on their historic trip around the moon | CBC • CBC

2026-04-16T13:11:02.427215-07:00

The Artemis II astronauts take questions about their moon journey • CNN

2026-04-16T13:10:59.518938-07:00

What’s Inside NASA’s Mission Control • New York Times

2026-04-16T13:06:18.792922-07:00

(ES) Beyond the Moon: The Historic Artemis II Flight and Its Return to Earth • aero-naves.com

2026-04-16T13:04:42.425002-07:00

Artemis II: Mission highlights • asc-csa.gc.ca

2026-04-16T13:03:46.186600-07:00

Update: Artemis II Crew Comes Home • NASA

2026-04-16T10:56:28.930777-07:00

Artemis II Crew Discusses NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps • New York Times

2026-04-16T09:12:32.398550-07:00

NASA's Photography Trainers Say Artemis II Astronauts Exceeded Their Expectations • petapixel.com

2026-04-16T03:09:41.857566-07:00

A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2 • Space.com

2026-04-15T22:42:09.559798-07:00

Artemis-Start: Nasa-Mondmission „Artemis 2“ ins All gestartet • handelsblatt.com

2026-04-15T22:37:04.951076-07:00

Raumfahrt: Aktuelle News, Bilder & Nachrichten • welt.de

2026-04-15T19:58:13.145028-07:00

PHOTOS OF THE DAY: THE ARTEMIS 2 CREW IS SAFELY BACK ON EARTH! • human-spaceflight.blogspot.com

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Artemis II: Punto de Inflexión • exploracionespacial.news

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