NASA’s Artemis II moon mission is on track for Friday splashdown
Scientific American • 4/9/2026 – 4/10/2026
Summary
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission is set for a splashdown on Friday. The mission has involved eight days in space for the crew and support from NASA personnel.
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