Pararescue Personnel Train to Recover Astronauts

Pararescue jumpers and combat rescue officers from the 48th Rescue Squadron practice retrieving astronauts from a SpaceX capsule mock-up during the Rescue Force Qualification Course at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021. The qualification course is hosted by the Department of Defense Human Space Flight Support Office, and provides quarterly training for DoD rescue personnel, partner agencies, and other rescue organizations with real-world instructions for astronaut recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Muncy)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Christopher Muncy
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NIKON D750

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12.0-24.0 mm f/4.0

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10

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1/1250

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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