NASA's Artemis Landing and Recovery team is conducting a final simulation of their recovery activities at sea off the coast of California. The training involves using a full-scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft to simulate the conditions of the Artemis II mission's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The exercise is a crucial step in preparing for the retrieval of the Artemis II crew and spacecraft after their return to Earth.

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