Orion recovery [Image 2 of 8]

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

08.12.2013

Courtesy Photo

Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

NASA, along with the Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 2, load an Orion capsule onto the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) as part of NASA's first key Orion stationary recovery test at Naval Station Norfolk. NASA is partnering with the U.S. Navy to develop procedures to recover the Orion capsule and crew after splashdown. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Mohr/Released)..

• Date Taken: 08.12.2013
• Date Posted: 12.20.2013 04:19
• Photo ID: 1141910
• VIRIN: 130812-N-IN663-003
• Resolution: 2784x1848
• Size: 593.17 KB
• Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US