NASA's Orion Capsule Blazes Home From Test Flight To Moon

The video provides a live view of the Orion capsule's descent back to Earth, traveling at 32 times the speed of sound, with an expected splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. This event concludes the Artemis I mission, which lasted three weeks and included flying over Apollo landing sites and approaching the moon's far side. The mission aimed to gather data for future Artemis missions and ensure safe return capabilities. The upcoming Artemis II mission, planned for 2024, will be manned with astronauts.

What is the expected time for the capsule to splash down in the Pacific Ocean?

What significant sites did the Orion capsule fly over during its mission?

How close did the Orion capsule come to the far side of the moon during its mission?

What was the primary goal of the Artemis mission?

In which year is NASA planning to launch the Artemis 2 mission with astronauts?