mission

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That mission seemed like a success, but when crews began inspecting the heat shield on the bottom of the uncrewed capsule after splashdown, they noticed a problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

On Friday, the crew of the Artemis II mission will splash down on Earth after its historic 10-day flyby of the Moon.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The Artemis II, the first mission to carry humans around the Moon in more than 50 years, was considered a risky first spaceflight for Jeremy.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

That mission, and the ensuing lunar voyages, led to what experts at the time called the "Apollo generation" - a whole age group of children who set their sights on the stars.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It is an extraordinary story, a tale of what began as a rescue mission requiring a rescue of its own.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler