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Artemis 1 Mission: Orion Splash Down Success

NASA Image of the day: Orion Space capsule shortly after splashdown

On Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a 25.5 day mission to the Moon. Orion will be recovered by NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, U.S. Navy and Department of Defense partners aboard the USS Portland.