When Europe's IXV space plane returns from its mission, crashing down in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it takes a feat of engineering to bring the plane and its precious cargo safely home. With only a few weeks to prepare, the Italian salvage team must contend with numerous challenges, including handing the plane's dangerous fuel.

When Europe's IXV space plane returns from its mission, crashing down in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it takes a feat of engineering to bring the plane and its precious cargo safely home. With only a few weeks to prepare, the Italian salvage team must contend with numerous challenges, including handing the plane's dangerous fuel.