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Breaking down Artemis II's reentry process, heat shield's importance

The Artemis II crew is spending their last full day in space Thursday before Friday night's splashdown to end their historic mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

Published April 9, 2026, 9:19 PM
Updated April 9, 2026, 9:48 PM333
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Breaking down Artemis II's reentry process, heat shield's importance

The Artemis II crew is spending their last full day in space Thursday before Friday night's splashdown to end their historic mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

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