Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts return to Earth after lunar mission Artemis II crew landed in the Pacific Ocean under parachutes after a high-speed re-entry that tested its heat shield.Share this: Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon missionDateApril 10, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraArtemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after moon missionDateApril 10, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraArtemis II crew seen on recovery ship after moon mission returnDateApril 11, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera