Crew recovery is one of the most critical phase of Human space flight missions. The current recovery strategies include both water (sea) and land-based recovery operations. The land-based recovery operations mandate additional systems to reduce impact loads whereas water-based operations involve mobilization of many recovery assets. Considering the increased frequency of human space flight missions, reuse of crew capsules, increased crew comfort, minimization of assets and reduced cost, it is necessary to explore alternate options for the recovery of the Crew Module (CM).A novel concept on Mid-Air-Recovery (MAR) of CM is explored to achieve the above objectives. MAR of CM will significantly reduce the assets required in comparison to land-based and sea-based recovery operations. With MAR operations, the CM can be carried directly to the recovery base in minimum time. The loads experienced by the Crew are also expected to be lesser in case of MAR operations. Since the CM is not subjected to any impact loads and not exposed to seawater, the reusability of modules is enhanced. Another advantage of MAR operation is the simplification of the overall recovery procedures (SOPs) and reduction in trained manpower requirements. A helicopter is chosen for study, since it offers great manoeuvrability and remarkable cargo capabilities. A Recovery chute is added to the CM and an engagement hook is designed to capture this chute during MAR.The overall configuration for MAR and subsystems that need to be developed have been discussed as a part of this study. The components that are being added in CM are planned to be a standalone system so that the performance of other systems is not affected in case of failure of MAR operations. The impact of MAR operations on the Crew, in terms of physiological loads is also addressed.