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Artemis II splashes down off San Diego after lunar flight

The Artemis II crew re-entered Earth's atmosphere at speeds not seen since Apollo and splashed down near San Diego Friday evening, concluding a mission that sent humans farther than ever.

Published Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Artemis II re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and splashed down near San Diego Friday evening at speeds astronauts hadn’t experienced since the Apollo era. The splashdown marked the end of a historic mission that carried humans farther from Earth than ever before.