Over the moon: Artemis II astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip

South China Morning Post TechnologyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressApril 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM

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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby

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The Artemis II astronauts received a celebratory welcome home at Ellington Field near NASA's Johnson Space Centre on Saturday, following their mission to the vicinity of the moon. The crew of four arrived from San Diego, where they had splashed down offshore the previous evening. NASA personnel, including Administrator Jared Isaacman, flight directors, managers, military officers, members of Congress, and current and retired astronauts, were present to greet them. The event marked the conclusion of the Artemis II mission, a significant step in NASA's lunar comeback after a 53-year intermission. The mission set a record for deep space travel.

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After a brief 53-year intermission, the show goes on.

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Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes mission to vicinity of moon

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The Artemis II crew arrived at Ellington Field near Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre and Mission Control.

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Artemis II astronauts received a welcome home after a mission that set a record for deep space travel.

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Orion capsule 30% San Diego 30% Mission Control 40% Johnson Space Centre 50% Ellington Field 50% Jared Isaacman ×260% National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ×380% Artemis II ×590%

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