How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

NASA’s Orion capsule carrying the four Artemis II astronauts is set for Pacific splashdown near San Diego after a nine-day mission.

The flight is a major crewed test for NASA’s lunar program and a key check of Orion’s Earth re-entry performance.

Recovery crews are ready to retrieve the astronauts for medical checks shortly after splashdown.

The mission carries added attention because Orion’s known heat shield issue makes re-entry especially high-risk.