A sailor rappels from an MH-60S Sea Hawk to join USS Somerset crew members and NASA personnel during maritime recovery training off the coast of San Diego on March 19, 2025. This exercise is part of preparations for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts beyond the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. NASA and the Defense Department are conducting a series of evaluations to refine recovery procedures, ensuring the safe return of crewed lunar missions.
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Olivia Rucker