Artemis II Orion splashes down safely after scorching 13-minute re-entry
NewsBytes | April 11, 2026 12:39 PM CST
Engineers altered descent path, saved time
Before launch, engineers found more than 100 flaws in Orion's heat shield from earlier tests.
Instead of rebuilding it and risking big delays, they tweaked the descent path to spread out the heat and keep things safe.
This move paid off: not only did it save time, but it also cleared the way for future lunar missions.
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