Artemis II crew returns to Earth after moon flyby
The Story
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, according to The Guardian. All crew members are reported in good health. They are the first humans to travel to the moon and return safely since the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972.
Key Facts
- The Artemis II crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Friday night.
- All four astronauts are in good health.
- This is the first crewed lunar mission to return to Earth since Apollo 17 in December 1972.
- The crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch of NASA, and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Reid Wiseman, Commander, NASA
- Victor Glover, Pilot, NASA
- Christina Koch, Mission Specialist, NASA
- Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Space Agency
Sources: The Guardian
