Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after their mission

The four astronauts from Nasa's Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, April 10th after their spaceflight.

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The crew was welcomed and will undergo medical checks and family reunions.

This mission marks a key milestone in the Artemis program aiming to return humans to the Moon.

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