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Artemis II pilot talks about what it was really like to fly and land in Orion
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover described reentry as dramatically intense and 'at least 10 times wilder' than a rocket launch, calling it the most phenomenal part of spaceflight. Commander Reid Wiseman
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover described reentry as dramatically intense and "at least 10 times wilder" than a rocket launch, calling it the most phenomenal part of spaceflight. Commander Reid Wiseman praised Glover's composure and piloting skill during the 13-minute reentry under four Gs, maintaining precise altitude and speed callouts throughout. Glover characterized the splashdown as a "spiritual moment," saying he remarked "Welcome back to Earth"—a culminating experience after the historic 10-day lunar flyby mission.
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Source: Ars Technica | 2026-04-17