Orion Spacecraft Splashes Down in the Pacific Ocean

NASA’s Orion spacecraft carrying the Artemis II crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—splashes down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California.

The splashdown marks the successful conclusion of a 10-day test flight around the Moon, laying groundwork for future crewed missions to Mars.

Image Credit: NASA