Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
One of the most challenging moments of the Artemis II mission is the spacecraft’s reentry into the atmosphere and splashdown in the ocean. Just a few hours before the splashdown, Columbia Engineering faculty Marianna Maiaru, Cody Paige, and Mike Massimino walk us through the entire process—from the heat shield that protect the crew during reentry to what it feels like to be inside the capsule. Watch the video to learn more about the engineering behind Artemis II.
One of the most challenging moments of the Artemis II mission is the spacecraft’s reentry into the atmosphere and splashdown in the ocean. Just a few hours before the splashdown, Columbia Engineering faculty Marianna Maiaru, Cody Paige, and Mike Massimino walk us through the entire process—from the heat shield that protect the crew during reentry to what it feels like to be inside the capsule. Watch the video to learn more about the engineering behind Artemis II.
