NASA, Pentagon Rehearse High-Stakes Rescues to Protect Artemis II Crew Ahead of Moon Mission
Simulated aborts off Florida coast test real-time rescue capabilities as NASA inches closer to first crewed lunar flight in 50 years NASA doesn’t just want to reach the Moon — it wants to make damn sure the astronauts get back home safe too. And that’s what this week’s rescue drills, involving military helicopters, ocean dives, and high-pressure coordination, were all about. On June 11 and 12, NASA and the U.S.…