The Orion module with the Artemis II crew members safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California after a historic voyage around the moon.
While the world celebrated the crew's safe return, the internet did what it does best: asked the quirky questions no one else would.
NASA responded to an American teacher and author's question about potential shark encounters during the touchdown, clarifying that recovery teams monitor the area to ensure a safe welcome party.
The interaction prompted varied responses on social media, with some asking their own questions and joking about the possibility of a shark encounter.
About Artemis II splashdown:
The Artemis II astronauts safely returned to Earth after a 'textbook touchdown'.
Their splashdown in the Pacific Ocean marks the end of the historic mission.
The crew touched the water body at 01:07 BST (20:07 EDT), after which Commander Reid Wiseman confirmed that everyone in his team was healthy.
Entry flight director Rick Henfling said that the Artemis II mission crew travelled 700,237 miles.
During their journey, they reached a peak velocity of 24,664 mph.
The team has reportedly 'gathered a lot of data' which will be analysed in the coming weeks.
