NASA Orion program aboard USS San DIego (LPD 22) [Image 1 of 6]

PACIFIC OCEAN, U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

10.30.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Torrey Lee  

Fleet Combat Camera Pacific

The amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) prepares to launch a boilerplate-testing article, belonging to NASA’s Orion program, into the Pacific Ocean Oct. 30, 2016. USS San Diego is currently conducting recovery operations with NASA’s Orion program; they are testing a new towing technique utilizing NASA and naval technology with the goal of reducing manning and increasing safety. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Torrey W. Lee)

• Date Taken: 10.30.2016
• Date Posted: 11.02.2016 17:57
• Photo ID: 2963995
• VIRIN: 161030-N-CJ186-0261
• Resolution: 2000x3000
• Size: 871.73 KB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN, U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY