Plano Sailor's Role in Artemis Two Splashdown

0:00A Navy sailor from Plano, Texas, just one year out of high school, played a key role in recovering the Artemis II crew from their splash down in the ocean. Daniel Olson, a Plano East grad, served as an aviation electrical technician with helicopter-sea combat squadron 2-3, making sure their choppers were flight ready for the big moment. His team airlifted the four astronauts right after they hit the water, flying them to the USS John P. Murtha for checkups before heading back to. Sure, Olson's job was crucial, keeping all the electrical systems humming on those complex helicopters during the high stakes up. What hit Olson hardest wasn't the splash down itself, but suiting up that morning, knowing they'd hear the sonic boom, spot the capsule, and pull the crew to safety. He called it one of his proudest days, straight out of Plano, to space history. Looking ahead, Olson eyed more NASA missions, or even a gig at SpaceX, building on this experience to push boundaries.

1:00He sums it up like this, life deals you a hand, good, bad, or fair, but playing it smart is how you come out on top. Stay informed with Dallas News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.