"Re-entry is unquestionably the riskiest part of spaceflight, but that is especially true for Artemis II because of the Orion capsule's heat shield."
"The critical layer that protects astronauts from extreme temperatures has a known design flaw, having sustained unexpected damage during the uncrewed Artemis I test flight in 2022."
"The splash down will be livestreamed on NASA's official YouTube channel. All major news channels, Netflix, and others will broadcast the landing starting at 6:30PM ET."
The Orion capsule, carrying four astronauts, is expected to land in the Pacific Ocean after a nine-day mission that achieved the farthest distance from Earth. The capsule will re-enter the atmosphere at high speed and splash down near San Diego. Navy recovery crews will assist the astronauts post-landing. Re-entry poses significant risks, particularly due to a known design flaw in the heat shield, which was damaged during the previous Artemis I test flight. The landing will be livestreamed on NASA's YouTube channel and other major platforms.
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