NASA tests ocean recovery methods for Orion spacecraft

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In preparation for the maiden test flight of NASA's Orion spacecraft, specialists from NASA, Lockheed Martin and the US Navy this week completed testing of various recovery methods for retrieving the crew module. The testing enabled the team to assess data and prepare for different scenarios that may come into play when the craft splashes into the Pacific Ocean this December... Continue Reading NASA tests ocean recovery methods for Orion spacecraft



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Tags: Lockheed Martin, NASA, Orion Spacecraft, Spacecraft, US Navy



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