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This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it
- Artemis 2’s Orion heat shield appears reflective in new NASA video during stage separation.
- The footage shows intricate details and rivets on the hull with Earth visible in the background.
- Artemis 2 launched April 1, 2026, with four astronauts on a 10-orbit Moon mission.
- Artemis 2's success sets the stage for Artemis 3 and future lunar missions.
- NASA released high-definition footage from Artemis 2 after its splashdown in the Pacific.
- NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable presence around the Moon.
- Artemis 2 marks the program’s first crewed mission with Orion and includes new media from the journey.
- Artemis 3 is planned for late 2027, aiming to rendezvous with lunar landers for a crewed lunar landing in 2028.
- The footage confirms Artemis 2’s splashdown in the Pacific occurred about a half hour after reentry.
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