Artemis II Astronauts Head Home After Historic Lunar Flyby

57 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 9

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth after completing a historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
The Orion capsule is set to splash down in the Pacific off California, following a high-speed reentry and a six-minute communications blackout.
This mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972 and tests systems ahead of future Artemis missions aiming for a sustainable lunar presence.

Will the Orion capsule's controversial heat shield survive its fiery return to Earth?

What is the backup plan if the Orion's heat shield fails tomorrow?

Could budget pressures be forcing NASA to compromise on its astronauts' safety?

Has NASA truly learned from past disasters, or is Artemis II repeating history?

Is NASA's heat shield solution a calculated risk or a dangerous gamble?