Navy divers in an inflatable Zodiac boat approach a test version of the Orion crew module in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California during the third day of Underway Recovery Test 5. NASA, Navy and contractor personnel monitor the recovery procedures from the deck of the USS San Diego. NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and the Navy are conducting a series of tests using the ship, various watercraft and equipment to prepare for recovery of Orion on its return from deep space missions. The test will allow the team to demonstrate and evaluate recovery proces
Navy divers in an inflatable Zodiac boat approach a test version of the Orion crew module in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California during the third day of Underway Recovery Test 5. NASA, Navy and contractor personnel monitor the recovery procedures from the deck of the USS San Diego. NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and the Navy are conducting a series of tests using the ship, various watercraft and equipment to prepare for recovery of Orion on its return from deep space missions. The test will allow the team to demonstrate and evaluate recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in open waters. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and NASA's Journey to Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. Orion is scheduled to launch on NASA's Space Launch System in late 2018. For more information, visit Navy divers in an inflatable Zodiac boat approach a test version of the Orion crew module in the Pacific Ocean (30580468722)
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