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"Our crew on the International Space Station caught a glimpse of the NASA Artemis II crew as they re-entered the atmosphere from their journey to the Moon!
We first saw a bright light and a trail as the service module burned up.
We didn’t see the Orion capsule itself as it re-entered, but we saw the wispy trail it left behind in the upper atmosphere.
Overjoyed that our friends are safely back on Earth after their awe-inspiring mission!"
10 April 2026
10 April 2026
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Orion’s crew and service module have separated.
The crew module continues on its path towards Earth while the service module will harmlessly burn up in Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean.
The Artemis II return trajectory is designed to ensure any remaining debris does not pose a hazard to land, people, or shipping lanes.
10 April 2026
Lunar Free Return Trajectory
via reddit
