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The Artemis 2 crew is making final preparations for their return to Earth! On their last day in orbit, they're fine-tuning their splashdown location, running final demonstration tests, and even trying on special garments to combat the effects of returning to gravity. Get the full scoop on their last 24 hours in space.
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00:00Today is the Artemis II astronauts' final full day in space.
00:03Good morning from Mission Control space fans, and thanks for following along as we've kept
00:06track of each day of NASA's Artemis II mission around the Moon.
00:10On today's agenda, the Artemis II astronauts will perform Orion's last trajectory correction
00:14burn to fine-tune their splashdown location in the Pacific Ocean.
00:17They do have a few more demonstration tests to carry out, practicing procedures for things
00:22like if Orion's waste management system fails, and they'll also be donning and fitting compression
00:26clothes designed to help their bodies readjust to gravity after landing.
00:29Those are called orthostatic intolerant garments, and help to counteract symptoms like dizziness
00:34and lightheadedness after time spent in Zero-G.
00:37By the end of today, the Artemis II crew will be fully ready for their return home, with
00:41the final leg of their mission just ahead.
00:43Splashdown is scheduled for tomorrow, and is an event you don't want to miss.
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