Artemis : Why Coming Back From the Moon Is So Difficult

Launching a spacecraft is spectacular, but the real challenge comes when it returns to Earth. During reentry, Orion must slow from incredible speeds using its heat shield and parachutes. 🚀 Go inside the mission. Join us this Friday for the Premiere of our exclusive Artemis II documentary, featuring the astronauts and engineers returning us to the Moon. 🗓️ Friday, March 20 🕓 7PM ET | 4PM PT | 11PM UTC 🎥 Premiering on @SLICE_Full_Doc and @SLICE_Science #fulldocumentary #documentary #sciencedocumentary #orionspacecraft #artemis #artemisii #nasa #moonmission #astronauttraining #spacecrafttour #spaceengineering #spaceexploration #lunarmission #moonbound2026 #launchpad39B #artemisgeneration #NASAmooncrew