# Artemis 2 splashdown brings to a close humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-11 · The Mirror*

## Key points

- Artemis 2's Orion capsule suffered a non-critical helium leak in its propulsion system during the mission.
- The flight revealed an issue with the capsule's toilet, forcing astronauts to use plastic containers for waste.
- Artemis 2 set a new record for furthest human travel from Earth, reaching 252,756 miles.
- NASA plans for Artemis 3 in 2027 to remain in orbit, with a lunar landing set for Artemis 4 in 2028.

**Companies:** NASA
**Countries:** United States, Canada

[Read the full story on The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/artemis-2-splashdown-live-updates-36994787)

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