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Artemis II's last test: Will its heat shield work?

When Artemis II comes blazing back through the Earth’s atmosphere, it will be traveling at around 25,000 miles per hour and reach temperatures up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

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A cracked heat shield rattled NASA after Artemis I. Now, Artemis II will put the fix to the test

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NASA tested Artemis Orion heat shield design at CUBRC center in Cheektowaga

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Countdown to Artemis splashdown

NASA and the world are watching as the Artemis II astronauts are approaching one of the riskiest parts of their 10-day round-trip mission to the moon.

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Artemis II: Journey back to Earth

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Animation shows expected splashdown after Artemis II mission

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What time is Artemis II splashdown today? How to watch return, landing

NASA will provide live coverage of the splashdown on its streaming platforms and YouTube.

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Artemis II: Everything You Need To Know About The Astronauts' Return To Earth

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How To Watch Artemis II Splashdown On As Crew Returns To Earth

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Artemis II’s return to Earth will test Orion’s biggest flaw: the heat shield

Concerns arise over NASA's Artemis II mission as a flawed heat shield design sparks debate on astronaut safety. Experts weigh in on the risks.

WNY testing firm helped improve safety for Artemis astronauts with Orion capsule heat shield

Following Wednesday's spectacular launch of the SLS rocket, the Artemis II astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule may soon be enroute to their loop flight around the Moon. Aerospace Engineer Tim

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NASA’s Artemis crew descends to Earth after history-making moon mission

The astronauts, who set a distance record, are expected to land in the Pacific Ocean under parachutes a few minutes after 8 p.m. ET