NASA's grand finale: Step-by-step graphic reveals how the Artemis II crew will face a 24,000mph hypersonic re-entry into Earth's atmosphere - with just a 3-INCH shield to protect them from the 2,760°C heat

NASA's Artemis II mission details the crew's hypersonic re-entry into Earth's atmosphere at 24,000mph, facing extreme temperatures of 2,760°C. The mission highlights the critical role of a 3-inch heat shield in protecting astronauts during re-entry.