"The reentry of the Orion capsule matters as much as the lunar journey itself: It is the ultimate test to prove that the space agency has mastered the technology needed to usher in a new era of deep space exploration."
"If all goes according to plan, the crewed module will enter the atmosphere near southeast Hawaii at a maximum speed of 38,400 kmh and will take just 13 minutes to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California."
"During entry, the outside of the capsule will reach 2,760 degrees Celsius. The crew will experience up to 3.9 g's, which means they will feel a force equivalent to nearly four times their weight after spending a week in microgravity."
The Artemis II mission is returning to Earth after a 10-day journey to the moon. The reentry of the Orion capsule is crucial for demonstrating NASA's technology for deep space exploration. Scheduled for April 10 at 5:07 pm PDT, the reentry will be broadcasted on various platforms. The crewed module will enter the atmosphere near Hawaii at a speed of 38,400 km/h, taking 13 minutes to splash down in the Pacific Ocean. The capsule's exterior will reach temperatures of 2,760 degrees Celsius, and the crew will experience forces up to 3.9 g's.
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