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April 12, 2026·10 min·1 clip

The Orion capsule with four astronauts survived a 2,700-degree re-entry at 40,000 km/h, losing communication for six minutes.

The episode opens with a dramatic account of the Orion capsule's re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, traveling over 40,000 km/h and enduring temperatures above 2,700 degrees Celsius, with a six-minute communication blackout. It details the parachute deployment and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near California, where recovery boats assisted the astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, and Ray Wiseman. The host notes this feat is part of the Artemis mission, aiming for lunar landings by 2027. The show then shifts to a crime report from Naucalpan, State of Mexico, where security footage captured a thief breaking a car window with a stone to steal a bag. An economic segment follows, explaining how a 21.2% surge in U.S. gas prices in March contributes to inflation in Mexico due to strong trade ties. Next, it covers the return of rescuers from the Santa Fe mine in Sinaloa, who were applauded by their community. The episode reports on protests by transport workers and producers at the Government Secretariat, who found the doors chained shut and police present, leading to accusations of government failure. It briefly mentions a Russian refinery fire in Krasnodar, injuries from a previous incident, and drone-related damage. A lighter segment features photographers Alex Carrido and Mike Párcenas capturing close-up images of orcas in the ocean. The episode concludes by reflecting on the Artemis mission's significance, highlighting the 406,000-kilometer journey and the goal of returning humans to the Moon by 2028.

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