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Sign InAeroVironment (AVAV) announced that its hardware successfully enabled ultra-precise laser aiming for high-speed data transmission during NASA's Artemis II mission, as the Orion spacecraft 'Integrity' began its return journey on April 7. The spacecraft reached a peak altitude of 252,756 miles from Earth before departing lunar space, with AVAV’s two-axis gimbal and fast steering mirrors ensuring signal stability throughout the flight. A splashdown is scheduled for April 10 in the Pacific Ocean, with the recovery ship USS John P Murtha already deployed to meet the crew. This operational milestone reinforces AeroVironment's credentials in high-growth aerospace sectors by validating its advanced electro-optical capabilities in deep space. Investors view the technical success of the Orion Optical Communications System as a critical validation of AVAV’s role in future space exploration. The mission's transition to the recovery phase marks a successful field test for the company's next-generation communication hardware.