I Am Artemis: Tim Goddard
Tim Goddard, NASA's open water lead, played a crucial role in the recovery of astronauts from the Artemis II mission after their splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. He oversees the complex operations involving multiple teams and equipment to ensure the safe retrieval of both the crew and the Orion spacecraft. With extensive experience in recovery operations, Goddard emphasizes the importance of rigorous training to prepare for these critical missions.
- ▪Tim Goddard is responsible for the design and execution of recovery operations for NASA's Artemis missions.
- ▪The recovery operation involves coordination among various teams, including U.S. Navy divers and helicopters.
- ▪Goddard has been involved in Orion recovery since 2007 and has led open water operations for over a decade.
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4 Min Read I Am Artemis: Tim Goddard Tim Goddard, NASA open water lead, stands in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Credits: NASA/Rad Sinyak Erika PetersMay 20, 2026 Article Listen to this audio excerpt from Tim Goddard, NASA open water lead: 0:00 / 0:00 Your browser does not support the audio element. At the end of their mission around the Moon, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts were recovered from their Orion spacecraft by a team of U.S. Navy divers and NASA personnel. This included Tim Goddard, NASA open water lead, who helped guide the complex open water recovery of both Orion and the crew members, once they safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.
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