General · 9 April 2026
Artemis II crew faces dangerous re-entry
The Artemis II mission's return to Earth poses considerable risks for the crew, marking its most dangerous moment. The Orion capsule will make a blazing plunge through the atmosphere on an untested trajectory, using a heat shield that has previously failed. NASA officials have warned there is effectively no plan B if something goes wrong during this critical phase.
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