UPDATED WATCH ARTEMIS I RETURN TO EARTH TODAY - TUNE IN AT 11:00 AM EST

 Hey Space Placers!

UPDATE: SPLASHDOWN 12:40 P.M. EST!!!!!!

NASA's Orion spacecraft shown splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, west of Baja California, at 9:40 a.m. PST Sunday, Dec. 11.





Orion Heat Shield

Artemis I returns to Earth today! Coverage begins at 11:00 am EST.

The red text and underlined text are active links so click on them for more info.

“When Orion re-enters Earth’s atmosphere in just a few days, it will come back hotter and faster than ever before – the ultimate test before we put astronauts on board. Next up, re-entry!” - NASA Administrator Bill Nelson

Splashdown is targeting Sunday, December 11. 
You can join the broadcast at 11 a.m. EST. Splashdown is expected at 12:40 p.m. EST.

Find the time for you here.

We are so glad to have you along as a virtual guest for the Artemis I mission! 

Follow the Orion spacecraft’s journey on NASA’s Artemis I mission, the first flight test launching atop the Space Launch System rocket, through GIFs! 

We're nearing the "to return home" phase!

As the mission comes to a close, revisit the mission map and trace the over 1.3 million miles traveled. 
There's always more!

Let us know if you have any questions. Please note, no in-person or on-center activities are included with registration.
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