How To Watch NASA's Artemis 2 Crew Splash Down Today
How To Watch NASAs Artemis 2 Crew Splash Down Today...
The Artemis 2 mission is set to conclude today as NASA's Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first crewed return from lunar orbit since 1972. The event, scheduled for 12:07 PM ET, is drawing widespread attention as the four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—complete their historic 10-day journey around the Moon.
NASA will livestream the splashdown on its official website and YouTube channel, with coverage beginning at 10:00 AM ET. Major networks like CNN and Fox News are also carrying the broadcast, while SpaceX's recovery ship, the USS John P. Murtha, stands ready near the landing zone off the coast of San Diego.
The mission's success is critical for NASA's plans to return humans to the Moon by late 2026 under the Artemis program. Public interest has surged as the crew prepares to reenter Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 mph, testing new heat shield technology. Social media is buzzing with reactions, including from Vice President Kamala Harris, who called it "a giant leap for the next generation."
Today's splashdown is trending as the first major milestone in NASA's renewed lunar ambitions. Schools across the U.S. are tuning in, and watch parties are being held at science museums from Houston to Washington, D.C. The event marks the final step before Artemis 3's planned Moon landing.
