Artemis II: Welcome home as Orion hatch opens after splashdown
Artemis II: Welcome home as Orion hatch opens after splashdown
Video captures the moment the Orion capsule hatch is unlocked and four astronauts are joyfully reunited after a historic splashdown.
Newly released video captures the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked, and a recovery crew erupts in cheers as four astronauts inside are welcomed back to safety. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are all reported safe and well after splashdown on Friday, 10 April, marking a milestone as the crew traveled farther from Earth than any human has ever ventured.
The footage offers a human moment at the end of a bold journey, highlighting the relief on the ground as teams confirm the crew’s wellbeing and the capsule’s secure return.
The mission’s success is described as a historic triumph, with planners now turning their attention to the hard steps ahead in the Artemis program as the next chapters of lunar exploration take shape.
As recovery ships circle and the hatch closes behind them, the scene leaves viewers with a sense of celebration and anticipation for what comes next.
