The amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) prepares to launch a boilerplate-testing article, belonging to NASA’s Orion program, into the Pacific Ocean Oct. 30, 2016. USS San Diego is currently conducting recovery operations with NASA’s Orion program; they are testing a new towing technique utilizing NASA and naval technology with the goal of reducing manning and increasing safety. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Torrey W. Lee)