On April 6, 2026, Orion beat Apollo 13's distance record and gave the world new views of the Moon's geology.
The team spent a quiet moment during a blackout, sharing maple cookies.
Commander Reid Wiseman's team named a lunar crater after his late wife, Carroll, a touching tribute.
Christina Koch shared how close-knit the crew became during this adventure.

The upcoming landing will test Orion's heat shield and recovery systems, key steps for future deep-space travel.
Everything learned here helps set up bigger missions to the Moon and beyond, with the crew's stories adding to our understanding of space exploration.