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    USSPACECOM HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT SUPPORT OPERATIONS FOR NASA'S ARTEMIS PROGRAM

    USSPACECOM Human Space Flight Support Operations for NASA's Artemis Program

    USSPACECOM Human Space Flight Support Operations for NASA's Artemis Program    

    U.S. Space Command and its capabilities include providing human space flight support, search and recovery (SAR) for astronaut personnel, and recovery of space flight material to U.S. Space Command. This feature page serves as the central location for imagery of Human Space Flight Support Operations for NASA's Artemis Program.

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    USS San Diego launches NASA’s crew module test article while underway for NASA’s Underway Recovery Test 11

    USS San Diego launches NASA’s crew...
    02.27.24 | PO1 Olivia Rucker | ESG-3
    U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 “Wildcards” assist astronauts...
    USS San Diego Sailor reenlisted by NASA astronaut during URT-11

    USS San Diego Sailor reenlisted by NASA...
    02.26.24 | PO2 Connor Burns | ESG-3
    NASA Astronaut U.S. Navy Capt. Victor Glover Jr. (right) provides the oath of re-enlistment to Machinist Mate 2nd Class Gerald Castro, a native of...
    Navy Divers train with NASA’s crew module test article during Underway Recovery Test 11

    Navy Divers train with NASA’s crew...
    02.25.24 | PO2 Connor Burns | ESG-3
    U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 inflate a NASA “front porch” life raft during Underway Recovery Test...
    USS San Diego conducts small boat operations with Navy Divers during NASA’s Underway Recovery Test 11

    USS San Diego conducts small boat...
    02.24.24 | PO2 Connor Burns | ESG-3
    Three small boats manned by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 and San Antonio-class amphibious transport...
    USS San Diego (LPD 22) crash and salvage practice while underway for NASA’s Underway Recovery Test 11

    USS San Diego (LPD 22) crash and salvage...
    02.22.24 | PO1 Brandon Woods | ESG-3
    U.S. Navy Hotsuitmen Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Finley from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (left), and Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd...
    USS San Diego (LPD 22) prepares to launch crew module test article (CMTA) while underway for NASA’s Underway Recovery Test 11

    USS San Diego (LPD 22) prepares to launch...
    02.22.24 | PO1 Brandon Woods | ESG-3
    U.S. Navy Sailors stabilize NASA’s crew module test article (CMTA) during rehearsal for launching from the well deck aboard San Antonio-class...
    USS San Diego gets underway for NASA’s Underway Recovery Test 11

    USS San Diego gets underway for NASA’s...
    02.21.24 | PO2 Connor Burns | ESG-3
    Sailors assigned to USS San Diego (LPD 22) stand watch at the helm while the ship gets underway for NASA’s Underway Recovery Test 11, Feb. 21,...
    U.S. Navy and NASA Conduct URT-10

    U.S. Navy and NASA Conduct URT-10
    07.27.23 | PO2 Joshua Samoluk | ESG-3
    Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 1 launch...

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    8 Featured Videos

    First Contact

    First Contact
    06.12.26 | PO2 August Clawson | EODG-1
    A video giving civilian and military audiences insight into how Sailors recovered the Artemis II capsule on Apr. 10, 2026. U.S. Navy Divers with...
    Ready to Recover

    Ready to Recover
    04.09.26 | PO2 August Clawson | EODG-1
    A video giving civilian and military audiences insight into how U.S. Navy Sailors are training and preparing to recover the Artemis II astronauts...
    SLD 45 Supports Artemis II

    SLD 45 Supports Artemis II
    01.30.26 | Robert Mason | SLD45
    Crew spaceflight is a joint effort, and the people of Space Launch Delta 45 play key roles in each mission. Their personnel support Artemis II,...
    VALENT 25

    VALENT 25
    06.12.25 | Michael Sparks | CONR-1AF
    VALENT 25 at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, showcased the vital collaboration between Air Forces Space...
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    299 Featured Images

    Artemis II Recovery Operations Supporting Safe Return to Earth

    Artemis II Recovery Operations Supporting...
    04.11.26 | Michael Sparks | CONR-1AF
    Lt. Col. Kevin Pieper, commander of First Air Force Detachment 3, observes recovery operations as the Orion capsule is guided into the well deck...
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    13 Featured Stories

    Preparing for Splashdown: Combat Camera Airmen Train for Artemis Recovery Missions

    Preparing for Splashdown: Combat Camera...
    05.15.26 | Courtesy Story | 4CTCS
    As NASA prepares to send astronauts farther into space than any American crew has traveled in more than 50 years, Airmen from the 4th Combat...
    From Deep Space to Deep Sea Divers: How U.S. Navy Divers Recovered Orion and its Crew

    From Deep Space to Deep Sea Divers: How...
    04.20.26 | LT Erin Wiley | EODG-1
    A small team of U.S. Navy divers, assigned to units under Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1, recovered the Artemis II crew and Orion...
    U.S. Navy recovers NASA astronauts, Orion space capsule after historic Artemis II moon mission

    U.S. Navy recovers NASA astronauts, Orion...
    04.20.26 | LCDR Kristina Johnson | ESG-3
    The U.S. Navy, in partnership with NASA and U.S. Space Command, recovered the Orion space capsule and its four-person crew from the Pacific Ocean,...
    Navy search and rescue medical technician supports recovery of Artemis II astronauts

    Navy search and rescue medical technician...
    04.15.26 | Christopher Jones | NH29
    Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brian Romero, a search and rescue medical technician assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit China Lake,...
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    1 Featured Graphic

    Congratulations NASA Astronaut Bresnik
    06.16.26 | LCpl Matthew Morales | HQMC
    This graphic illustration was created to congratulate NASA Astronaut Randy Bresnik on selection of Commander for Artemis III in Arlington,...