Artemis II astronauts near Earth after moon voyage called surreal and profound before fiery reentry

One crew detail makes the reentry feel inevitable

Artemis II astronauts are now nearing Earth after a landmark lunar mission described as surreal and profoundly moving. As they prepare for a fiery reentry through Earth’s atmosphere, NASA and the Defense Department are prioritizing one thing: a safe return. The flight also signals a new era of lunar exploration after decades away from the Moon.