NASA Releases Stunning HD Video of Artemis 2 Orion Service Module Separation
Summary: NASA released high-definition footage on May 15 showing the Artemis 2 Orion capsule separating from its European service module, capturing the moment the spacecraft drifted away before its Pacific splashdown on April 10, 2026. The video, shared via NASA's Artemis program X account, shows two angles of the stage separation with the service module reflecting off Orion's surprisingly shiny heat shield.