Artemis II crew splashes down after moon flyby, first since Apollo 17
The Story
The Artemis II mission and its four astronauts returned to Earth on Friday night, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego aboard the Orion space capsule. All four crew members are reported to be in good health. The crew, consisting of NASA commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, have become 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 aboard the Orion capsule are in good health.
- The crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch (all NASA), and the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen.
- They are the first humans to travel to the moon and return safely since Apollo 17 in December 1972.
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
