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Orion Capsule Opens After Historic Mission
New video captures the moment the Orion capsule was opened at sea, revealing a joyful reunion with the astronauts after their historic mission.
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01What did the recovery crew do with the Orion capsule?
02When did the splashdown of the Orion capsule occur?
03How far did the astronauts travel from Earth?
04Who were the astronauts on the Artemis II mission?
Discussion
Discussion
What do you think are the implications of space missions like Artemis II for the future of human exploration?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
capsule word
a small container or spacecraft
“The astronauts traveled in a special capsule.”
splashdown word
the landing of a spacecraft in water
“The Orion capsule's splashdown was successful.”
reunion word
the act of coming together again after separation
“The reunion of the astronauts was filled with joy.”
historic word
important in history
“The mission was a historic achievement for space travel.”
crew word
a group of people working together
“The recovery crew opened the hatch of the capsule.”