The Artemis II mission is set to end in just a few hours. "That’s when the fun really begins," said Artemis II flight director Rick Henfling in a press conference on Wednesday. While NASA didn't change the heat shield for Artemis II, they conducted an investigation and modified the re-entry procedures. After the splashdownThe astronauts will be met by the ship USS John P. Murtha, which departed days ahead of the expected splashdown. NASA's Orion capsule is seen here after the uncrewed Artemis I mission to the moon.

Source: CBC News April 11, 2026 12:32 UTC