Watch NASA’s ‘launch To Splashdown’ Video For Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA has released a captivating animation showcasing the Artemis II mission from liftoff to splashdown, offering a glimpse into humanity’s return to the moon.
A Historic Journey Around the Moon 🌍➡️🌕
Set to launch from Florida’s Space Coast in early 2026, Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a 10-day mission around the moon before returning to Earth. This will be the first crewed test flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.
First Lunar Proximity in 50 Years 🛰️👨🚀
Artemis II will bring humans closer to the moon than any mission in over five decades, paving the way for the Artemis III lunar landing in 2027. The crew—NASA astronauts Christina Hammock Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen—have been preparing since their selection in April 2023.
A Record-Breaking Lunar Flyby 🌑📡
While Artemis I (2022) sent an uncrewed Orion capsule 268,563 miles (432,194 km) from Earth, Artemis II will follow a similar path but with a shorter lunar flyby—venturing 4,600 miles (7,400 km) beyond the moon. The astronauts will be the first in over 50 years to see the lunar far side firsthand.
During this phase, communication with mission control will be lost temporarily, NASA confirms. Once Orion re-emerges, Earth’s gravity will guide it home on a fuel-efficient four-day return journey.
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Reentry and Splashdown 🌊🔥
As Orion enters Earth’s atmosphere at nearly 25,000 mph (40,230 km/h), its heat shield will endure intense temperatures. Parachutes will slow the descent before a controlled splashdown in the ocean. The crew will then be retrieved for health checks, securing their place in history.
NASA’s Artemis II mission is a crucial step toward sustained lunar exploration, bringing us closer to establishing a human presence on the moon—and beyond.
📽️ Watch NASA’s full animation to experience the mission in detail! down here
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