Photographers Capture Artemis II Splashdown from Helicopter

A new video released by NASA showcases the efforts of photographers who captured the Artemis II splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The footage, taken from a helicopter hovering 40-50 miles off the coast of San Diego, reveals photographers using equipment like the Nikon Z9 with an 800mm f/6.3 VR lens, and older Nikon D5 models with 80-400mm lenses. The behind-the-scenes video, created by photographer Josh Valcarcel, has garnered significant attention online. Several NASA photographers, including Bill Ingalls and James Blair, were credited for the official images of the mission's safe return.