Splashdown Collection

The Apollo Spacecraft command module is recovered aboard USS Bennington
November 9, 1967 - The Apollo Spacecraft 017 Command Module, with flotation collar still attached, is hoisted aboard USS Bennington

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The crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S Lake Champlain watches US astronaut Alan Shepards splash down in the Atlantic Ocean aboard the Mercury capsule on May 5, 1961

Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. The Command Module of the Gemini 10 spacecraft splashes down into the sea after re-entry

Apollo 11 Recovery Area, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 Recovery Area, 1969. Pararescueman Lt. Clancy Hatleberg closes the Apollo 11 spacecraft hatch as astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, Jr

Little Joe 5B High-Q-Abort Test, 1961. Creator: NASA
Little Joe 5B High-Q-Abort Test, 1961. " Little Joe" 5B launched a Mercury spacecraft in a high-Q-abort test. The ring-sail parachute lands the spacecraft off the shore of Wallops Island

Gemini 5 capsule hoisted onboard recovery ship, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini 5 capsule hoisted onboard recovery ship, 1965. The Gemini 5 spacecraft is brought aboard the recovery ship, U.S.S. Lake Champlain after a successful splashdown at the end of its mission

Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. As a helicopter hovers above, the Gemini 12 spacecraft with parachute open descends to the Atlantic with astronauts Jim Lovell

Gemini 9 crew waves to the Wasp, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 9 crew waves to the Wasp, 1966. Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene A. Cernan sit with their Gemini spacecraft with hatches open while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship U.S.S. Wasp

Gemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Splashdown of Gemini 9A carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at 9:00 a.m. June 6, 1966

Shepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. Creator: NASA
Shepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. A U.S. Marine helicopter recovery team hoists astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. from his Mercury spacecraft after a successful flight

Gemini VI recovery, Atlantic Ocean, December 16, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini VI recovery, Atlantic Ocean, December 16, 1965. A helicopter hovers over the Gemini VI spacecraft after it splashed down 12 miles from the aircraft carrier USS Wasp in the western Atlantic

Cooper and Conrad await recovery relicopter, 1965. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Conrad await recovery relicopter, 1965. Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles " Pete" Conrad Jr. exit their spacecraft after splashdown of the Gemini 5 spacecraft

Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. US Navy divers install a stabilizing flotation collar around Gordon Coopers Mercury space capsule nicknamed " Faith 7" shortly after splashdown

Failed attempt to recover Liberty Bell 7, Atlantic Ocean, 1961 Creator: NASA
Failed attempt to recover Liberty Bell 7, Atlantic Ocean, 1961. After the hatch of the " Liberty Bell 7" opened prematurely, gallons of seawater entered the spacecraft

Apollo 13 Recovery Area, 1970. Creator: NASA
Apollo 13 Recovery Area, 1970. Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr. command module pilot, is lifted aboard a helicopter in a Billy Pugh helicopter rescue net while astronaut James A. Lovell Jr

Gemini VIII splashdown, Armstrong and Scott with hatches open, March 16, 1966. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft while awaiting the arrival of the recovery

Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area, 1972. The Apollo 17 spacecraft, containing astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, and Harrison H

Apollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. The Apollo 9 Command Module " Gumdrop", with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L

Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. A team of U.S. Navy underwater demolition swimmers prepares the Apollo 8 command module for being hoisted aboard the carrier U.S.S

Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America", with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H

Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. Creator: NASA
Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. US Navy divers exit their helicopter to recover the Gemini 5 spacecraft and astronauts shortly after splashdown

Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. Creator: NASA
Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. U.S. Navy frogman, deployed from the hovering helicopter, swims next to the spacecraft and makes contact with astronaut L

Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970. Creator: NASA
Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970. A perilous space flight comes to a smooth ending with the safe splashdown of the Apollo 13 Command Module (CM) in the south Pacific Ocean

Apollo 11 Crew in Raft before Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 Crew in Raft before Recovery, 1969. The Apollo 11 crew await pickup by a helicopter from the USS Hornet, prime recovery ship for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission

Endeavour Nears Splashdown, 1971. Creator: NASA
Endeavour Nears Splashdown, 1971. The Apollo 15 Command Module " Endeavour", with Astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden and James B

Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. A Navy helicopter arrivies to recover the Apollo 10 astronauts, seen entering a life raft

Gemini 4 Recovery with Green Marker Dye, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini 4 Recovery with Green Marker Dye, 1965. Overhead view of the Gemini 4 spacecraft showing the yellow flotation collar used to stabilize the spacecraft in choppy seas

Apollo 16 Recovery, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 16 Recovery, 1972. The Apollo 16 command module, with astronauts John W. Young, Thomas K. Mattingly II and Charles M. Duke Jr

[Astronauts in Lifeboat After Apollo 11 Splashdown], 1969. Creator: NASA
Astronauts in Lifeboat After Apollo 11 Splashdown, 1969

Recovery of command module Columbia in the Pacific Ocean, Apollo II mission, 24 July 1969. US Navy divers assist in retrieving the astronauts from the capsule after a successful splashdown

The Apollo 15 capsule lands safely despite a parachute failure, Mid-Pacific Ocean, 1971. Artist: NASA
The Apollo 15 capsule lands safely despite a parachute failure, Mid-Pacific Ocean, 7th August 1971

Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. A water-level view of the Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America" floating in the sea following splashdown

The Apollo 8 capsule being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier
December 27, 1968 - The Apollo 8 capsule is seen being hoisted aboard the recovery carrier, USS Yorktown after its successful splashdown

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A picture taken on March 13, 1969 in the Ocean, east of the Bahamas, shows the astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott and Russell L

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The spacecraft contaning Apollo 12 astronauts Charles " Pete" Conrad, Jr. commander, Richard F. Gordon, command module pilot, and Alan L

Horizontal view on Waterfall at Mountain road at Mount Ushba in the Caucasus of Georgia
Mountains in the Upper Svaneti of Georgia. Upper Svaneti is located in the valley of the Enguri River and is a historic province in Georgia

The Gemini-3 spacecraft is hoisted aboard the USS Intrepid during recovery
March 23, 1965 - The Gemini-3 spacecraft, with flotation collar still attached, is shown being hoisted aboard the USS Intrepid during recovery operations following the successful Gemini-Titan 3 flight

The Apollo 16 Command Module approaching touchdown in the central Pacific Ocean
April 27, 1972 - The Apollo 16 Command Module approaching touchdown in the central Pacific Ocean to conclude their lunar landing mission

Close-up view of the Apollo 9 Command Module after recovery
March 13, 1969 - Close-up view of the Apollo 9 Command Module (CM) as it sets on dolly on the deck of the USS Guadalcanal just after being hoisted from the water

The Apollo 9 Command Module is hoisted aboard the recovery ship
March 13, 1969 - The Apollo 9 Command Module (CM), with flotation collar still attached, is hoisted aboard the prime recovery ship, USS Guadalcanal, during recovery operations

An astronaut is rescued by a U. S. Marine helicopter
May 5, 1961 - An astronaut is rescued by a U.S. Marine helicopter at the termination of his suborbital flight down range from the Florida eastern coast

A U. S. Navy frogman team helps in the recovery of the Gemini-Titan 4 spacecraft
June 7, 1965 - A United States Navy frogman team participates in the recovery of the Gemini-Titan 4 spacecraft. The USS Wasp was the prime recovery ship for the Gemini-4 mission

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A picture taken on March 13, 1969 in the Ocean, east of the Bahamas, shows the splashdown of the Apollo 9 spacecraft, the first manned flight of the Command Service Module with the Lunar Module

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"Capturing the Essence of Splashdown: A Journey from Space to Sea" The Apollo Spacecraft command module is recovered aboard USS Bennington: Witnessing the triumphant return of the Apollo spacecraft, as it gracefully touches down on the deck of USS Bennington, symbolizes a remarkable feat in human exploration. Space-Astronaut-Shepard: In 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American astronaut to be successfully recovered after his historic suborbital flight, marking a significant milestone in space travel and paving the way for future splashdowns. Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966: NASA's photograph captures the awe-inspiring moment when Gemini 10 safely splashes down into Earth's waters, signifying another successful mission accomplished by brave astronauts. Apollo 11 Recovery Area, 1969: This iconic image showcases the vastness of our oceans as it becomes a temporary home for humanity's greatest achievement - bringing back Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin from their monumental lunar landing. Little Joe 5B High-Q-Abort Test, 1961: Even during testing phases, NASA demonstrated their commitment to safety by executing controlled splashdowns like this one – ensuring that every aspect was meticulously examined before venturing further into space. Gemini 5 capsule hoisted onboard recovery ship, 1965: Amidst rolling waves and anticipation-filled moments at sea, NASA retrieves its precious cargo - two courageous astronauts who have completed yet another daring mission beyond Earth's atmosphere. Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966: With precision and gracefulness reminiscent of a ballet performance in zero gravity conditions above our planet’s surface; here we witness Gemini XII descending towards its watery touchdown point with utmost finesse. Gemini IX crew waves to Wasp aircraft carrier below them while awaiting recovery in June '66.