Apart from pesky issues with the spacecraft’s toilet and waste disposal system, most of the Artemis II mission has proceeded like clockwork. NASA has made few changes to the flight plan since the launch of the lunar flyby mission April 1.

NASA’s Artemis II mission is set for reentry at near 24,000 mph with temperatures near 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.

Orion publishes Interim Report for January-March 2026 and holds a webcast on 23 April 2026 Orion will publish Interim Report for January-March 2026 on Thursday, 23 April 2026 at approximately 12.00 noon EEST. The release and related presentation material will be available on the company’s website at www.orionpharma.com/investors after publishing.

NASA’s Orion crew shares detailed images of the moon, including new crater views, Earthrise, and a lunar eclipse during the Artemis mission.

Life in space is weirder than you might think, with the crew facing toilet issues, saliva collections, DIY fixes to onboard components and a menu of dehydrated food.