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The recovery teams were in the general vicinity of the splashdown area awaiting the arrival of the astronauts. The crew had undocked from the Harmony module of the International Space Station at 5:20 p.
Teams aboard the recovery ship, including two fast boats, secured the SpaceX Dragon capsule and ensuring it was safe for the recovery effort, according to NASA. After the fast boat teams completed their work, the recovery ship moved into position to hoist Dragon onto the main deck with the astronauts inside.
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'This is NASA at its finest': Crew-11 astronauts in good shape after smooth medical evacuation and splashdown, agency says
"Fundamentally, we're in space to learn. It's why NASA prepares for the unexpected — so we are ready to respond decisively and safely."