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ISS018-E-014429 (23 Dec. 2008) Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, takes a picture of his own helmet...
During Underway Recovery Test-8, Navy Seaman Daniel Ricci helps manage the lines to help control a test version of...
STS082-326-020 (17 Feb. 1997) --- This wide shot of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in Discovery's cargo bay,...
Apollo-era recovery engineer Milt Heflin, left, and NASA's Landing and Recovery Director Melissa Jones take time out...
At sunset on Nov. 1, 2018, NASA's Recovery Team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice recovering a test version of the...
Travis Methany, with Jacobs, prepares the test version of the Orion capsule for release in the well deck of the USS...
NASA Landing and Recovery Director Melissa Jones briefs the media on the success of Underway Recovery Test-7 on Nov....
The test version of the Orion capsule is about to be released into the open water as part of Underway Recovery...
ISS009-E-18540 (14 August 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...
power converter and Applanix unit installed in Welch rack; Welch rack mounted on aft riser
S65-30433 (3 June 1965) --- Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot of the Gemini IV four-day Earth-orbital mission,...
Open Water Recovery Lead Tim Goddard attaches lights to the top of the test version of the Orion capsule used during...
S81-30386 (14 April 1981) --- Flight director Charles R. Lewis, left, studies a chart display on his console?s...
The NASA Gulfstream V carrying NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...
The Exploration Ground Systems recovery team, along with the U.S. Navy, practice recovering a test version of the...
NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team secures a mock Orion capsule during the last exercise of Underway Recovery Test 9...
As part of Underway Recovery Test 6, the Orion test article is intentionally subjected to an increased sea state as...
Spacey Casey, left, and NASA Aeronautics' mascot Orville the Flying Squirrel, right, pose for photos with guests...
Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery Team, along with Navy sailors from the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) practice...
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden deliver remarks during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April...
During Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7), U.S. Navy divers approach a test version of the Orion capsule to practice...
S81-30216 (12 April 1981) --- Astronaut Joe H. Engle, backup crew commander for STS-1, watches a large screen in the...
The USS Anchorage leaves Naval Base San Diego for a multi-day Underway Recovery Test with NASA. The NASA Recovery...
U.S. Navy divers prepare for night operations on Nov. 3, 2018, during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) in the well...