If you were wondering what those bright flames were seen in this infrared view - those are RCS puffs to bring the capsule in an optimal landing orientation to reduce impact loading during splashdown #Artemis

April 11, 2026 - 00:24 UTC

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How are they shooting all this video of the recovery? Like, where are all the cameras exactly? Motion stabilized cameras on planes and choppers?
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Yep, they showed these aircraft taking off earlier in the stream
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Thank you!! I was really on edge when I saw that *and* the commentary when temporarily silent!
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More details in this NASA presentation
ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20240001180
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Thank you! I was wondering
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Thanks for the explanation. I was concerned.
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JFC, thank you! Mission Control was strangely silent during that period, and my heart stopped thinking a tragedy was unfolding in slow motion. I wish SOMEONE on the broadcast had spoken up to warn us that these flames were expected and nothing to be concerned about.
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Thanks, I was wondering!
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