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It's splashdown day for Artemis 2 moon astronauts
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Well this is it, Space Fans! It is splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts and all eyes are on the return of the Orion ship Integrity. Our top story for you today is a comprehensive guide to splashdown, a step by step timeline with NASA insight.

But of course, that's not all. Immediately below here are guides on how to watch the landing live and our Artemis 2 splashdown updates. If you read on for more, you'll see detailed looks at what time and where Artemis 2 lands, plus some extra mission goodies (and maybe a bit of non-Artemis news). Check it out!
 
Splashdown for Artemis 2
 
 
How to watch the Artemis 2 moon astronauts splashdown
 
 
LIVE Artemis 2 Splashdown Updates
 
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Space deal of the day
 
NASA took this camera gear on Artemis 2, and you get your own!
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Artemis 2 is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but the cameras onboard are surprisingly down-to-earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us so many stunning shots of space.
 
Artemis 2 cameras for you
 
Artemis 2 Fever? Our curated guide and fuel your moon needs!
Space.com
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are returning home and while you may not be there for splashdown but you can be there in spirit with Artemis-themed space-flight merch, from Lego and hoodies to mission patches and metal posters.
 
Find your moon gear
 
 
 
 
 
Artemis 2: NASA's next moonshot
 
Where will NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts splashdown?
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Yes, the Artemis 2 astronauts are headed back to Earth, but they have to drop in the ocean first. Where the astroanuts are splashing down is a key part of the landing prep. So why is it by San Diego?
 
Why San Diego?
 
What time is NASA's Artemis 2 splashdown? Full schedule
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If you want to watch Artemis 2 return to Earth, you'll need to know when and were to tune in. Our full schedule guide lists the key times of events and where to watch online. Plan your Friday night accordingly!
 
What time to tune in?
 
Here's a Spotify playlist of Artemis 2 wakeup songs
Here's a Spotify playlist of Artemis 2 wakeup songs
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The Artemis 2 astronauts received their final wake-up songs of their mission today, which means we have a full Spotify playlist at last! Here's what they listened to every day of the flight.
 
Rock out like astronauts
 
Artemis 2 crew got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening
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The Artemis 2 astronauts have flown farther than any humans in history during their moon trip, but before launch they had the chance for something a bit more down to Earth. They watched an epic sci-fi movie. Here's their verdict on "Project Hail Mary."
 
'Inspiring and uplifting'
 
 
 
 
Skywatching
 
Aurora forecast April 10-12 — Northern lights could return
Space.com
A speedy solar storm could spawn some amazing northern lights this weekend, but it does depend on the geomagnetic storm's strength. Here's what to know.
 
Northern lights sights
 
 
 
 
Spaceflight
 
Crew of tiny worms to launch to ISS
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Astronauts may be returning frm the moon, but this crew of tiny worms is gearing uo for its own mission: six months aboard the International Space Station. See how it will help scientists understand the effects of spaceflight on astronauts.
 
A wormy launch
 
 
 
 
Science & Astronomy
 
Spacetime ripples reveal evidence of tiny black holes
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A bit of non-spaceflight news for a minute. Here, we learned that gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter. Pretty neat, eh?
 
New black hole discovery
 
 
 
 
Entertainment
 
'They’re not shipping cows up to Mars': 'For All Mankind' creators talk scientific accuracy
Space.com
Artemis 2's moon launch came just as season 5 of For All Mankind launched on Apple TV. Here We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.
 
Alternate space timelines
 
 
 
 
Today in Space
 
Photo of the day: Artemis 2 spies a crescent Earth above the moon'
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Our photo of the day is a look back at Earth from the moon as seen by the Artemis 2 crew. The four Artemis 2 astronauts saw parts of the moon never-before-seen with human eyes, yet all their thoughts are on Earth today. Here's how they took the photo.
 
Learn about the photo
 
On this day in 1982: India Launches 1st Multipurpose Satellite
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For our space history look back today, we turn the clock back to April 10, 1982, when India launched its first multipurpose satellite, INSAT-1. This satellite was used for both communications and weather forecasting. Here's how it happened.
 
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Editor's Note
 
Have a great weekend!
And that's a wrap for your daily dose of space today. All eyes are on Artemis 2 for the moon astronauts' splashdown tonight, so be sure to visit Space.com throughout the day and evening for live coverage.

Thanks for following the mission on Space.com over the last 10 days. It's been awesome to see your interest in humanity's first return to the moon since 1972.

We'll see you all tonight and next week!

Keep looking up!
Tariq Malik
Editor-in-Chief, Space.com
 
 
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