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How to Watch the Artemis II Splashdown on Netflix

You can also stream it live on services like HBO Max and YouTube.

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spacecraft capsule splashes down in ocean with parachutes

The last time the Orion spacecraft capsule splashed down, during the Artemis I mission in December 2022.

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NASA's Artemis II mission is nearly complete, and Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are homeward bound on the Orion spacecraft. Now that you've watched the flyby livestream (which reportedly was NASA's most-watched event), are you planning to see the astronauts land back on Earth? You have multiple ways to tune in for live coverage as this historic event comes to a close. 

Orion's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean will happen Friday evening, and thanks to the ability to watch live programming from the NASA Plus streaming service on Netflix, you can tune in via the streaming service. See below for details on when to watch.

Watch this: NASA's Artemis II Breaks Record With Trip Around The Moon

How to watch the Artemis II return landing on Netflix

You can tune into live coverage of the Artemis II splashdown event on Netflix here starting Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). Orion's reentry and splashdown are expected to occur at approximately 8:07 p.m. ET.

If you want to rewatch the lunar flyby, Netflix has it available to stream as well. 
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Netflix recently raised its subscription prices, making its ad-based plan $9 per month, with Standard going up to $20 a month and the ad-free Premium now $27 per month. 

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Watch the Artemis flyby via CNET, HBO Max, Apple TV and more

You can also watch using streaming services such as HBO Max, Prime Video, Peacock, NASA's YouTube channel and with the NASA apps for Apple TV, Amazon and Roku, which provide access to the NASA Plus streaming service. 

If you need another way to watch the splashdown, check out live coverage here via CNET's YouTube account.