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Artemis II Recovery Operations Supporting Safe Return to Earth
The Orion capsule is guided into the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha during recovery operations following the Artemis II mission April 10, 2026. First Air Force Detachment 3, operating under Air Forces Space, coordinated joint recovery efforts between NASA, U.S. Space Command and U.S. Navy recovery forces to ensure the safe retrieval of the astronauts and spacecraft following splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

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Photo by: Michael Sparks |  VIRIN: 260402-D-YV939-1246.JPG