The splashdown is the final hurdle in what has been a successful mission. Now, the craft could take humans to the moon for its next mission – slated for 2024.
NASA’s Orion spacecraft will splash back down on earth in an hour’s time after a 25-day trip around the moon.
The uncrewed capsule, which is designed to carry astronauts, should land in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalupe Island at 5.39pm UK time.
The splashdown is the final hurdle in what has been a successful demonstration mission for Orion. The craft could take humans to the moon for its next mission – slated for 2024.
The spacecraft is hurtling towards Earth at 25,000mph.
