
Artemis Capsule Heat Shield Condition Described After Earth Return
Personnel involved with the Artemis mission described the condition of the capsule's heat shield following its fiery return to Earth. While some charring was noted, the overall assessment indicated the shield performed well during reentry.
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Artemis Astronauts Describe Charring On Heat Shield During Fiery Return To Earth
The four Artemis II astronauts splashed down last Friday, capping a nearly 10-day test flight in which they reached the farthest distance in space any humans have gone.
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