All Eyes On Orion’s Heat Shield, Artemis 2 Will Hit Earth's Atmosphere At Nearly 40,000 Km/Hr (opens in new tab)

Artemis II is approaching one of its most critical tests yet, as the Orion capsule prepares for re-entry at speeds nearing 40,000 km/h\. The mission’s success will depend heavily on the performance of Orion’s heat shield, designed to withstand extreme temperatures during its return through Earth's atmosphere\. This phase is considered one of the most dangerous parts of the mission\. \#artemis \#moon \#space \#wion About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth ...