New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
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Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
New footage shows a recovery team opening the hatch of the Orion capsule, 'Integrity,' after its Pacific Ocean splashdown, welcoming the Artemis II crew back to Earth.
New footage captures the moment Navy divers open the hatch of the Orion capsule, revealing the Artemis II crew smiling after their 700,000-mile journey around the Moon.
A Navy medical team is seen opening the hatch of the Orion capsule to welcome the Artemis II crew back to Earth after their historic lunar mission.
New video footage shows Navy divers opening the hatch of the Orion capsule to greet the Artemis II astronauts after their Pacific Ocean splashdown.
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