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NASA sent 4 humans back to the moon after 53 years - then fire hit the shield
For the first time in 53 years, NASA sent a crew of four humans back toward the Moon on a mission that reopened the path to deep space. But the most dangerous moment came on the way home, when the spacecraft slammed into Earth’s atmosphere and extreme heat tested the same shield design that had raised concerns before. From lunar flyby views to total communication blackouts, the mission pushed both astronauts and technology to the limit. This is the story of how Artemis II brought humans back to the Moon era — and how close the final test really felt.