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Artemis II returns from its crewed lunar flyby

Apr 10, 2026

The four-person Artemis II crew splashes down after a lunar flyby, following an April 1 launch.

Astronauts return to lunar-distance flight for the first time since Apollo. A successful flyby and return are distinct from landing people on the Moon.

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