Historic moon mission concludes with 'picture perfect splashdown' of Orion capsule into the Pacific

After a 26-day mission that took it on a historic journey around the moon, NASA’s next-generation Orion capsule has returned to Earth.

After a 26-day mission that took it on a historic journey around the moon, NASA’s next-generation Orion capsule has returned to Earth.

The uncrewed spacecraft had a "picture perfect splashdown" Sunday in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego at 12:40 p.m. E.T., according to officials. The capsule’s return marked the end of NASA’s Artemis I test flight — the crucial first launch and expedition of the agency’s new megarocket and space capsule for missions to the moon.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Sunday was a "defining day" that "marks new technology, a whole new breed of astronaut" and "a vision for the future."

The Orion spacecraft approaches Earth on Sunday.NASA via AP / AP"This is an extraordinary day," Nelson said. "It's historic because we are now going back into space, into deep space, with a new generation."

Fifty years ago to the day, astronauts on the final mission of NASA's Apollo program, Apollo 17, became the last humans to walk on the moon.

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/historic-moon-mission-concludes-splashdown-orion-capsule-pacific-rcna60563


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