Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026

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Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026

The Artemis 2 Orion heat shield underwater after splashdown on April 10, 2026. (Image credit: U.S. Navy) The Artemis 2 heat shield looks like a sunken treasure from the Titanic in an underwater shot …

The Artemis 2 Orion heat shield underwater after splashdown on April 10, 2026. (Image credit: U.S. Navy) The Artemis 2 heat shield looks like a sunken treasure from the Titanic in an underwater shot following splashdown. The mission's Orion capsule splashed down off the coast of San Diego on April 10, safely returning its astronaut crew home. Now, we can see the aftermath of that landing in a striking new photograph. …

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