The crew of the Artemis II has reached the halfway point between the Moon and Earth.
The astronauts are now on their return journey after completing a historic lunar flyby mission.
The crew will splash down in the Pacific Ocean at approximately 8:07 pm ET on Friday, April 10.
Recovery teams will receive the capsule off the coast of San Diego.
The mission marks humanity’s first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years.
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It represents a major step in the next phase of deep space exploration.
The spacecraft will undergo reentry procedures before descending into the ocean.
Mission teams will monitor every stage to ensure a safe landing and recovery.
The successful return will pave the way for future lunar missions and long-term exploration goals.
The mission continues to demonstrate advancements in space travel and international collaboration.
