Artemis II Marks Humanity Return Moon Orbit

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The Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth safely on Friday. Their long journey ended with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

The crew saw parts of the moon's far side never seen before. This mission helps NASA prepare for landing people on the moon soon.

Four brave astronauts came out of their capsule after landing. Helicopters then took them from the sea to a Navy recovery ship.

This crew had the first woman and first Black astronaut to fly to the moon. They traveled farther from Earth than any humans have gone before.

Artemis II helps NASA get ready for more trips and a moon base. The mission inspired many people around the world to look at space.

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Where did the Artemis II astronauts land?

They landed in the Pacific Ocean.

What did the crew see during their mission?

They saw parts of the moon's far side never seen before.

Who were the first astronauts to fly to the moon?

The crew had the first woman and first Black astronaut to fly to the moon.

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