Artemis I’s first test flight concludes with the splashdown of the uncrewed Orion spacecraft in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California on December 11, 2001.
Images are screenshots from NASA TV.
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Silent Sunday – Splashdown
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This is so amazing.
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Truly!
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Incredible moment to witness John!! Thanks for sharing!!đâ¤ď¸đ
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The end of a successful mission.
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Uhm 2001? Is that a typo?
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Reminds me of being a kid and watching all things space at school. I think we watched every launch and every return during the Gemini and Apollo missions.
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The space program was such a big deal then. It was fun following the missions. I’m having fun again. đ
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I enjoy it too. Thanks for keeping us up to date on what’s going on.
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After so many inauspicious beginnings, it was good to see an entirely successful mission.
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Things went amazingly well. That is a must with spaceflight.
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Unscrewed ? Thought a couple of dummies were on board đđ
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Spaceflight for dummies: The movie. đ
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The video on NASATV was wonderful, the way the parachutes folded into the water was beautiful. A treat to see.
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The whole mission was spectacular. It will be truly amazing when people are onboard.
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Hurray for NASA!
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This is a great first step!
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Your work is always very good. Thank you
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Thank you for your encouragement.
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And, for your yours. May God bless you.
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Thanks for being such a blessing
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Thank you much
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Always
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Amazing!
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Thanks for visiting!
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You are welcome!
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special moment!
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Truly!
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