심우주 운영의 분기점: 아르테미스 2세 귀환이 바꾼 달-화성 경제권

Summary: BBC science editor Rebecca Morelle recounts the Artemis II mission from launch through lunar flyby to splashdown in a first-person field report.

The Guardian • Accessed 2026-04-12

Artemis II crew splashes down ‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby The four astronauts touched down on Earth off the coast of California, concluding historic 10-day mission Artemis II splashdown! – in pictures The Artemis II , and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, with all four astronauts in good health. “53 years ago, humanity left the moon.

Summary: This pre-splashdown report outlines final reentry risks and preparations as Artemis II approached its return window.

AP • Accessed 2026-04-12

Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown 1 of 9 | The three Americans and one Canadian have returned with a dramatic splashdown Friday evening, as their capsule parachuted into the Pacific to close out a nearly 10-day trip to the moon and back. Read More 2 of 9 | Artemis II’s crew of four have emerged one-by-one from their lunar capsule Friday after a splashdown in the Pacific.

Summary: AP describes the astronauts’ recovery after splashdown and highlights historic mission milestones, including diversity firsts and distance records.

AP • Accessed 2026-04-12

Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip 1 of 8 | Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome. Still marveling over their record-breaking lunar fly-around, the crew of four flew to Houston’s Ellington Field from San Diego on Saturday afternoon. Read More 2 of 8 | Artemis II’s crew of four have emerged one-by-one from their lunar capsule Friday after a splashdown in the Pacific.

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

BBC • Accessed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

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yahoo • Accessed 2026-04-10

[BBC/Kevin Church] For the last 10 days, four astronauts have been making history, travelling further into space than humans have been before as they voyaged to the Moon and back. I've been following every moment of the Artemis II mission: from lift off, to their lunar close encounter and a nerve-shredding landing. Before they blasted off into space, the crew told us that on launch day astronauts are the calmest people around.

Summary: The Guardian covers the safe return of Artemis II and explains why NASA views the mission as a stepping stone toward sustained lunar operations.

Washington Post • Accessed 2026-04-10

By Sarah Kaplan NASA’s Orion module splashed into the Pacific Ocean just after 8 p.m. Eastern on Friday, safely delivering the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission from their record-setting journey around the moon . Comments Sign up

Summary: The Post reports on Orion’s Pacific splashdown and frames the mission as a critical test of NASA’s crewed deep-space systems.

scientificamerican • Accessed 2026-04-09

April 10, 2026 3 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm NASA s Artemis II moon mission splashes down NASA s Orion capsule and the four astronauts on board have made it back to Earth after 10 days in space and a record-breaking mission around the moon and back By Claire Cameron edited by Jeanna Bryner NASA NASA launched four astronauts on a pioneering journey around the moon the Artemis II mission. Read our coverage here . Join Our Community of Science Lovers!

Summary: Scientific American details reentry, recovery, and the mission’s record-setting distance, with context on how it advances future Artemis flights.

scientificamerican • Accessed 2026-04-09

April 9, 2026 2 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm NASA s Artemis II moon mission faces the final hurdle coming home After a hectic eight days in space, the Artemis II crew and the many NASA personnel supporting their journey are ready for the mission s final milestone By Meghan Bartels edited by Claire Cameron The Artemis II crew on April 7. NASA NASA has launched four astronauts on a pioneering journey around the moon the Artemis II mission. Follow our coverage here .

Summary: AP follows the crew’s post-mission return to Houston and situates Artemis II within the timeline toward Artemis III/IV goals.

abcnews • Accessed 2026-04-11

'Welcome home, Artemis': Crew celebrates historic 10-day moon mission After their historic lunar flyby, the crew safely splashed down in the Pacific. By Mary Kekatos , Julia Jacobo , Leah Sarnoff , Ivan Pereira , and Meredith Deliso Last Updated: April 11, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT NASA's Artemis II mission lifted off on April 1 at 6:35 p.m. ET from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The four-person crew completed a 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon, also known as a lunar fly-by.

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission

NYT • Accessed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:13:16 +0000

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission