splashdown

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After NASA's Artemis II mission ended with a successful splashdown, engineers began closely reviewing data from across the mission.

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

"A perfect bull's eye splashdown for Integrity and its four astronauts," Nasa commentator Rob Navias said moments after the landing.

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