04/08/2026
Four astronauts are headed home from the Moon right now, landing off the coast of San Diego. This Friday!
WHAT: NASA's Artemis II splashdown. The first crewed lunar mission since 1972. The Orion spacecraft hits the Pacific around 5pm PT.
WHO: Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. Victor Glover grew up in Southern California, which makes this feel even more personal.
WHERE: The USS John P. Murtha is heading out from Naval Base San Diego to recover the crew.
HOW TO WATCH:
📍 in Balboa Park
PJ Watch Party starting at 4pm. Massive LED screen in the Pavilion of Flight. Half price admission if you arrive at 4 or later.
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Full Artemis Week through April 11. NASA experts on site. Splashdown viewing inside the Giant Dome Theater. $34.95.
📍 Or just head to the coast. Clear view northwest. Look up around 5pm.
The last time humans did this was 1972. San Diego gets to welcome them home.