Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after moon mission NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.Share this: Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts return to Earth after lunar missionDateApril 10, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraArtemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from EarthDateApril 6, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraMoment Artemis II splashes down after moon missionDateApril 10, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera