How and When to Watch the Artemis II Mission’s Return to Earth

NASA’s Artemis II Orion capsule is set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere on Friday, April 10 at 5:07 p.m. PDT.

The crew is returning after a 10-day trip around the far side of the Moon, with a high-speed, high-heat descent ahead.

Splashdown is planned off California in the Pacific Ocean, with live coverage available on NASA+ and major streaming platforms.

The reentry is the mission’s final major safety test, showing NASA’s crewed lunar hardware can bring astronauts home safely.