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NASA confident about Artemis II heat shield ahead of reentry

Thursday marked the Artemis II crew's final full day in space. They are now preparing for reentry to Earth with NASA expressing confidence in the ship's heat shield. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

Published April 10, 2026, 12:25 AM
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NASA confident about Artemis II heat shield ahead of reentry

Thursday marked the Artemis II crew's final full day in space. They are now preparing for reentry to Earth with NASA expressing confidence in the ship's heat shield. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

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