U.S. Navy divers tow a test capsule called the boilerplate-testing article, belonging to NASA's Orion program, to the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) in the Pacific Ocean
Summary
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) U.S. Navy divers assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 and Mobile Dive and Salvage Company 3-1 tow a test capsule called the boilerplate-testing article, belonging to NASA's Orion program, to the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) in the Pacific Ocean. The ship is 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 photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Torrey W. Lee/Relased) File# 161030-N-CJ186-2181
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Date
30/10/2016 - 30/10/2016
Location
PACIFIC OCEAN
Source
U.S. NAVY
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