Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:42pm on 11 Apr 2026,Saturday Science
Four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission returned safely after a complex re-entry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The Orion capsule faced extreme heat and a brief signal loss during descent. Commander Reid Wiseman said, “Houston, Integrity here. We hear you loud and clear” after contact resumed. Parachutes deployed smoothly, leading to what NASA called a “perfect” landing. The crew — Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — are recovering on a naval ship. NASA said the mission helps prepare for future human landings on the Moon. (PC: BBC)
