Elgin native helps lead Navy recovery for historic Artemis splashdown

Name: Elgin native helps lead Navy recovery for historic Artemis splashdown
Uploaded: 2026-04-10T21:10:49Z
Duration: 14 min 52 s
Description: Captain Neil Krueger, an Elgin native, is playing a key role in the U.S. Navy’s recovery of NASA’s Artemis mission, as astronauts prepare to splash down off the California coast. He explains the years of training, what happens after splashdown and how a massive joint team is working to safely bring the crew home.

FOX LOCAL Chicago · Apr 10, 2026 · 14m 52s

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Captain Neil Krueger, an Elgin native, is playing a key role in the U.S. Navy’s recovery of NASA’s Artemis mission, as astronauts prepare to splash down off the California coast. He explains the years of training, what happens after splashdown and how a massive joint team is working to safely bring the crew home.