Navy, NASA Conduct Crew Module Recovery Exercise
Pacific Ocean — Sailors aboard the USS Somerset teamed up with NASA engineers on March 26, 2025, for an underway recovery test, releasing a crew module test article into the ocean. The drill is part of preparations for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon and beyond aboard the Orion spacecraft.
The Defense Department and NASA will conduct multiple recovery tests to refine procedures, evaluate equipment, and ensure a smooth recovery process for future crewed lunar missions.
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz