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https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-04-10/artemis-ii-reentry-will-create-sonic-boom-heres-how-to-report-it
Artemis II reentry will create a sonic boom. Here’s how to report it - Los Angeles Times
Apr 10, 2026 - Southern Californians might hear a sonic boom as NASA's Artemis II moon mission reenters the atmosphere off the coast of San Diego Friday evening, the U.S....
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https://mashable.com/article/artemis-ii-reentry-splashdown-explained
Artemis II reentry and splashdown: Everything the astronauts will experience | Mashable
As NASA's Artemis II moon mission comes to an end on Friday, all eyes are on the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/nasa-homes-in-on-likely-redesign-to-fix-orion-spacecrafts-leaky-valves/
Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry but will require redesign - Ars Technica
Apr 10, 2026 - After leaks on Artemis I and II, Orion's next flight to the Moon will need new valves.
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https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/artemis-ii-heat-shield-aced-its-blistering-reentry-ghostly-underwater-photo-reveals
Artemis II heat shield aced its blistering reentry, ghostly underwater photo reveals | Live Science
Apr 23, 2026 - The Orion heat shield used for the Artemis II mission held up perfectly, early photos and a NASA assessment reveal.
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