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Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.
July 25, 2026Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
April 16, 2026Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
April 16, 2026New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
April 14, 2026From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
April 11, 2026'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
April 11, 2026Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections - Reuters
Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections Reuters
April 11, 2026Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.
April 11, 2026Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown - Reuters
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown Reuters
April 10, 2026Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
April 9, 2026Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space
The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.
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Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
Watch: SpaceX conducts successful Starship rocket test flight SpaceX has completed a test flight of its Starship megarocket, followed by a successful soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after
“The splashdown of a lifetime.” Viral video reveals how photographers captured the Artemis II splashdown in the middle of the ocean
NASA has shared a now-viral video of how photographers managed to capture the Artemis II splashdown in the Pacific Ocean When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commissi
Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment
The Artemis crew held their first press conference after completing a historic 10-day mission around the Moon. Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Spa
New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronat
close Video Navy medical team welcomes Artemis II crew to Earth after splashdown A Navy medical team welcomes the Artemis II crew back to Earth, opening the hatch to their Orion module after spl
‘Hatch Opens After 700,000 Miles’: Inside Artemis II, 4 Astronauts Smile Back At Earth
In a moment that feels straight out of a movie, new footage from the recovery of Artemis II mission shows the exact second humanity’s latest Moon travellers returned home and opened the door back to E
Watch a recovery crew open Integrity’s hatch for Artemis II astronauts
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'I'm at a loss for words': Artemis II mission comes home to joy and cheers after historic 10-day mission
NASA's 10-day moon mission has officially ended with a "bullseye landing" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Get the world’s most
Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon
Artemis 2 etched its name in the record books and kept NASA on track for even bigger things to come. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it wo
Artemis II: NASA preparing for Orion's reentry and splashdown in Pacific Ocean
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Artemis II's grand moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA's lunar comeback
The Artemis II astronauts are on track for a splashdown in the Pacific to close out humanity's first voyage to the moon in more than half a century HOUSTON -- Their dramatic grand finale fast approac
Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
The four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the Moon have splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean after a flawless return. The crew are now safely aboard a waiting ship and rec
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NASA’s Artemis II moon mission is focusing on its return to Earth
April 8, 2026 2 min read NASA’s Artemis II moon mission is focusing on its return to Earth The Artemis II spacecraft is due to splash down on April 10, and NASA officials and the astronauts onboard
Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space
The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the four Artemis II astronauts as they journey back home from their dramatic lunar fly-by that saw them travel further from Earth than any other