Orion crew module
Coverage of Orion crew module in the Nexus archive.
- After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next
The Artemis II mission concluded successfully with the Orion crew module landing in the Pacific Ocean. Four astronauts completed their lunar mission and are now back on Earth, with further details about their next steps to be shared.
- Orion crew module separates from service module
The Orion crew module successfully separated from the service module at 7:33 p.m. ET as planned, marking a key milestone in the mission. This separation is a critical step in the spacecraft's operations, ensuring the crew's safety and mission success.
- Artemis 2 moon astronauts splash down today — What to expect at each stage of reentry & landing (timeline)
The Artemis 2 mission's crew module is set to splash down after returning from lunar distance, with its thermal protection system facing extreme temperatures. Orion's heat shield, measuring 16.5 feet in diameter, is critical for ensuring astronaut safety during reentry.