Artemis 2: four astronauts successfully splash down in the Pacific

The four astronauts of the Artemis 2 mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on the night of April 10, marking the successful return of the Orion capsule after a crewed test flight around the Moon.

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This mission represents a major milestone in the American lunar program aimed at preparing humans to return to the Moon.

Donald Trump congratulated the crew and mentioned the next step toward Mars.

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