splashdown

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Images captured by divers shortly after splashdown, along with follow-up checks aboard the recovery ship, show that the charring seen during Artemis I was significantly reduced in both size and amount.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

After re-entry the booster reignited its engines and performed a controlled, propulsive splashdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Artemis II’s launch and splashdown are also within the top five most viewed broadcasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Next came the riskiest part, between re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere and splashdown.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Additionally, the pressurized space helmets would cause headsets to jerk forward and cover their eyes during an actual splashdown, so they had to practice for this, as well.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson