Article 66QS7 Nasa's Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific after journey to the moon – video

Nasa's Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific after journey to the moon – video

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Nasa's Orion capsule arrived back on Earth after completing a 1.4m-mile voyage to orbit the moon that lasted 25 days. The splashdown in the Pacific Ocean was the final hurdle Orion faced in its successful demonstration mission. The plan now is for the craft to take humans around the moon for its next mission, expected in 2024

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