Artemis II astronauts return safely to Earth

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission have successfully returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day journey around the Moon. The Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, landed safely off the coast of San Diego, with all crew members reported in excellent health. This mission marked humanity's first return to lunar orbit in over 50 years, with the crew traveling farther from Earth than ever before. They orbited the Moon, captured unique imagery, and even witnessed a total solar eclipse, furthering NASA's ambitious plans for lunar exploration and future missions to Mars.