Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science
METEORITE FALLS

MOST RECENT EVENT
ARTEMIS II SPLASHDOWN!

MOST RECENT EVENT
ARTEMIS II SPLASHDOWN!

MOST RECENT EVENT
ARTEMIS II SPLASHDOWN!

DATE/TIME

4/10/2026 @ 0007 UTC

4/10/2026
0007 UTC

LAT/LONG

32.4175 • -117.707

32.4175
-117.707

Velocity image at 9.071 km altitude

STREWN FIELD

Velocity image at 9.071 km altitude

SUMMARY

Welcome home to the Artemis III crew after their successful and inspiring trip around the Moon!

The San Diego (KNKX) NEXRAD radar recorded what appears to be the Artemis II capsule "Integrity" during its descent under parachutes. This radar feature appeared at high altitude and descended vertically towards the water's surface, at the same time as the Artemis II capsule's descent. At the time of the landing it was possible to watch the video of the capsule's descent at the same time as images of this feature appeared on radar.

The possibility exists that this radar feature is one of the support aircraft or other object, but its behavior, timing, and location are highly suggestive that it is the capsule itself.

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NASA Artemis

RADAR & MAPS

The far side of the moon complete with zodiacal light!

RADAR SUMMARY

The far side of the moon complete with zodiacal light!

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EVENTS TO DATE

Learn more about other fall events and possible landing sites that have been identified across the United States.

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METEORITES 101

How to Find Meteorites

This step-by-step guide will show you how to locate possible meteorite fall sites using radar software and weather data along with info provided by reporting agencies and monitoring systems.

How to Handle Meteorites

These instructions will show you how to best preserve the meteorites you discover and how to make contact with the organizations that are willing to accept and analyze your find.

What are Meteorites?

Don't know exactly what a meteorite is, what they are made of or where they come from? If that's the case, we have provided a mini-"crash" course in what you need to know about them.

Why Research Meteorites?

It turns out that meteorites have provided us a lot of scientific insight, not only into the origins of our solar system and planet Earth, but what the future might hold for mankind.

Further Exploration

There's a lot going on in the study of meteorites, both here at NASA and in other places. Here are a few links to the people and institutions who are leading the research in this field.
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