The astronauts were recovered by USS Princeton .
The astronauts were subsequently flown to Pago Pago International Airport in Tafuna for a greeting reception , before being flown on a C - 141 cargo plane to Honolulu .
The astronauts were recovered by USS Princeton , and subsequently flown to Pago Pago International Airport in Tafuna for a greeting reception , before being flown on a C - 141 cargo plane to Honolulu .