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space-exploration2 years ago

Artemis II Recovery Test Triumph: NASA and DoD Achieve Mission Success

NASA and the Department of Defense have successfully completed the first recovery test for the Artemis II mission, simulating the extraction of astronauts and spacecraft recovery. The test, conducted off the coast of San Diego, is part of preparations for the Artemis II flight, which will mark a significant milestone in human deep-space exploration and future lunar landings. The test involved practicing the extraction of astronauts from the spacecraft after landing in the Pacific Ocean and revising timelines and procedures to ensure their safe delivery to the recovery ship. Lessons learned from this test will be applied to future recovery operations.

space2 years ago

"NASA Successfully Conducts Artemis II Recovery Dress Rehearsal with Collaborators"

NASA, in collaboration with the US Navy and US Air Force, has successfully completed the Underway Recovery Test (URT) 10, a dress rehearsal for the recovery operations of the upcoming Artemis II lunar mission. Unlike previous tests, this one included crew operations to ensure the safe extraction of astronauts from the Orion capsule. The test utilized a new mockup of the capsule with an inflatable "front porch" for astronauts to exit onto. Helicopters were then used to transport the crew to the recovery vessel, USS John P. Murtha. Lessons learned from this test will contribute to the safety and effectiveness of future crewed Artemis missions.