For any crew returning to Earth from space, the journey home includes a carefully choreographed recovery effort to bring them safely back on dry land after splashing down in the ocean. Christine St. Germain, NASA recovery director for the Commercial Crew Program, tells us about this critical phase of flight.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Choreographing Astronaut Recovery

MAR 18, 202614 MIN
Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Choreographing Astronaut Recovery

MAR 18, 202614 MIN

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For any crew returning to Earth from space, the journey home includes a carefully choreographed recovery effort to bring them safely back on dry land after splashing down in the ocean. Christine St. Germain, NASA recovery director for the Commercial Crew Program, tells us about this critical phase of flight.