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Exciting Developments in the Artemis II Recovery Operations

NASA, alongside the Department of Defense, is gearing up to host an exciting media event focused on the recovery operations following the Artemis II mission. This high-stakes mission marks a significant step in human space exploration, bringing the Artemis II astronauts and the Orion spacecraft back home after an exhilarating journey around the Moon.

Event Details

The in-person media event is set for March 31, 2025, at 3 p.m. PDT, taking place at the Naval Base in San Diego, California. Media representatives are invited to attend this insightful event designed to brief them about the recovery operations that will unfold at the conclusion of the mission. As the first crewed mission under the Artemis program, Artemis II intends to soar through the void of space to cover more than 600,000 miles, paving the way for future lunar adventures.

Recovery Training and Procedures

In preparation for this monumental mission, NASA and Department of Defense teams are currently conducting practice runs for the recovery procedures in the Pacific Ocean. This practice is crucial, as it will ensure a safe and efficient recovery of the astronauts after their extraordinary journey. A test version of the Orion spacecraft along with other essential hardware will be present for media representatives to observe during the event.

During the training sessions earlier this year, the crew members of Artemis II, together with U.S. Navy personnel, practiced their recovery protocols using a test variant of NASA's Orion spacecraft. Having undergone rigorous training, everyone involved aims to ensure that the operations once Artemis II returns will go as smoothly as possible.

Important Personnel Involved

The event promises to feature key figures including:

• - Liliana Villarreal, NASA's Artemis II landing and recovery director, from the Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
• - **Captain Andrew