Today, April 10, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission will conclude after 10 days of space exploration. The crew, which includes Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, is preparing for reentry to Earth, with a splashdown expected in the Pacific Ocean near California. During reentry, the Orion capsule will reach speeds of up to 40,000 km/h, exposing it to extreme temperatures that could exceed 2,500 °C. However, the titanium heat shield will ensure the astronauts’ protection during this critical phase.
The splashdown is expected to occur at 8:07 PM EDT, which is equivalent to 6:07 PM Peru time. The live broadcast of the event will be available through NASA TV and other digital platforms, allowing viewers to follow every moment of the splashdown. For those interested in technical details, the NASA’s Eyes app offers a 3D tracking of the spacecraft’s trajectory. The USS John P. Murtha, an amphibious transport ship, will be responsible for the recovery of the capsule and the crew.
This milestone marks the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, a significant step towards future space travel. For more information about the mission’s return, you can check the special schedule of the Metropolitano for the elections.
