The Artemis II crew successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California, on Friday, ending their historic trip around the moon. Here are nine highlights from the mission.
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9 highlights from Artemis II's historic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California, on Friday, ending their historic trip around the moon. Here are nine highlights from the mission.
Published April 11, 2026, 12:40 AM
Updated April 11, 2026, 12:57 AM3.7K
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