The Artemis II mission astronauts have safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after returning from the Moon. It was a fiery descent lasting about 15 minutes, finishing around 7:07pm ET on Friday. NASA described it as a “perfect” return to Earth for the Artemis II crew. The shield was a critical part of the Orion capsule, protecting the crew from exposure to lethal temperatures - reaching up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit - during their high-speed descent. Watch more on Independent TV: https://