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Artemis Astronauts Splash Down After Historic Lunar Flyby
The four astronauts aboard Artemis II splashed down at 8:07 p.m. Eastern time in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego on Friday, concluding their historic 10-day mission, the first to send humans to the moon in more than 50 years.
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“Houston, Integrity splashdown. Sending post-landing command now.” “Splashdown confirmed.” “Copy splashdown. Waiting on V.L.D.R.” “Splashdown confirmed at 7:07 p.m. Central time.” “All four crew members now out of Integrity.”
The four astronauts aboard Artemis II splashed down at 8:07 p.m. Eastern time in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego on Friday, concluding their historic 10-day mission, the first to send humans to the moon in more than 50 years.
By Jackeline Luna
April 10, 2026