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space-exploration1 month ago•44 min saved

Crew-11 Returns: Safe Earth Splashdown After ISS Medical Evacuation

Four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts landed safely in the Pacific near California on Jan. 15, 2026, after Space Station crew medical evacuation. NASA said the medical issue was not an emergency and the crew are in good shape following Earth-based evaluation. The mission logged about 170 days in space with roughly 900 hours of science; NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised the team’s preparation and readiness. Crew-12 is set to launch Feb. 15, Artemis II is still in the works, and the ISS is now occupied by three astronauts.

via Space|

#crew-11 #iss #medical-evacuation

space1 month ago•9 min saved

Crew-11 Returns to Earth Early After ISS Medical Evacuation

Four astronauts—Zena Cardman and Michael Fincke of NASA, Kimiya Yui of JAXA, and Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos—returned from the ISS in a SpaceX Crew Dragon after a medical issue prompted NASA to expedite the mission, splashing down in the Pacific near San Diego after 167 days in orbit. NASA described it as a "controlled medical evacuation" and has not disclosed which crewmate was ill; the crew is in good condition and undergoing medical checks before transport to a hospital, with a news conference planned to discuss the mission’s conclusion and implications for longer-duration spaceflight.

via The New York Times|

#iss #nasa #space

space1 month ago•2 min saved

Crew-11 Heads Home: NASA-SpaceX Set Jan. 14 Undock, Jan. 15 Splashdown with Live Coverage

NASA and SpaceX plan to undock the Crew-11 Dragon from the ISS on Jan. 14 (5:05 p.m. ET) and target a Jan. 15 splashdown off California at about 3:41 a.m. ET, with live coverage on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and YouTube; return coverage begins Jan. 15 at 2:15 a.m. ET, followed by a deorbit burn at 2:51 a.m. and a 3:41 a.m. splashdown, then a 5:45 a.m. news conference. The mission was shortened after a crew member’s medical issue, which is stable.

via NASA (.gov)|

#crew-11 #international-space-station #space

space7 months ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts Prepare for Earth Return

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts are returning to Earth today, with their Crew Dragon capsule undocking from the ISS at 12:05 p.m. EDT and scheduled to splash down off California on August 8, with live coverage available through NASA and Space.com.

via Space|

#crew-10 #international-space-station #nasa

space7 months ago•2 min saved

NASA's Crew-10 Mission Ends with Splashdown and Farewell Ceremony

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the Crew-10 mission's return from the International Space Station, with undocking scheduled for August 7 and splashdown off California on August 8, with live coverage available on NASA+ and Amazon Prime.

via NASA (.gov)|

#crew-10 #international-space-station #live-coverage

science7 months ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Crew Returns to Earth with Sonic Boom Off San Diego

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Ax-4 crew is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego early Tuesday morning, generating a sonic boom, after departing from the International Space Station and completing its mission.

via fox5sandiego.com|

#dragon-spacecraft #san-diego #science

space1 year ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Starship's Sixth Flight Captured in Stunning Splashdown Video

SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight successfully completed a suborbital journey, culminating in a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, captured by a buoy-mounted camera. The mission, launched from Texas, aimed to improve reentry and landing observations by scheduling the splashdown during daylight. While the Super Heavy booster was intended to be caught by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, a communication issue led to its controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico instead. SpaceX's goal is to enhance the reusability of its megarocket for future lunar and Martian missions.

via Space.com|

#buoycam #reusability #space

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"SpaceX Dragon Capsule Successfully Returns Crew-7 Astronauts to Earth"

The SpaceX Dragon Endurance Capsule successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after completing a six-month mission, carrying a NASA astronaut, a member of the European Space Agency, a Japanese astronaut, and a Russian cosmonaut. The capsule's re-entry was visible as a slow-moving fireball across the sky, creating a sonic boom as it entered the atmosphere at around 17,000 mph.

via WKRG News 5|

#dragon-endurance-capsule #international-space-station #nasa

space2 years ago•5 min saved

"SpaceX Crew-7 Astronauts Set for Gulf of Mexico Splashdown After Six-Month ISS Mission"

Four long-duration crew members aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon undocked from the International Space Station and are set to splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday, concluding a 199-day mission. The crew, including NASA commander Jasmin Moghbeli, European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen, Japanese flier Satoshi Furukawa, and Russian cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, completed 3,184 orbits and traveled 84.4 million miles during their mission, conducting research and a spacewalk. They will be replaced by Crew 8, while Soyuz crewmates Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and NASA's Loral O'Hara remain on the station.

via CBS News|

#crew-dragon #international-space-station #nasa

space-exploration2 years ago•5 min saved

"SpaceX Crew-7 and Endurance Return to Earth from ISS Mission"

Crew-7 astronauts aboard Crew Dragon Endurance are returning to Earth after a six-month stay on the International Space Station, handing over to Crew-8. They conducted experiments, spacewalks, and a handover ceremony before undocking. The spacecraft is scheduled for a splashdown off the coast of Florida, with recovery ships prepared for the return. The crew will undergo safety checks upon retrieval, and the spacecraft's performance will continue to be monitored as it ferries crews to and from the Station.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#crew-7 #crew-dragon-endurance #international-space-station

science-and-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"SpaceX Crew-7 and ESA's Andreas Return to Earth in March 2024"

ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen and Crew-7 are set to return to Earth on 12 March 2024 after more than six months on the International Space Station. Andreas, who became the commander of the ISS during his mission, conducted over 30 European experiments and installed the first metal 3D printer in the Columbus module. The crew will undock from the ISS on 11 March and splash down off the coast of Florida, where they will be picked up by a SpaceX recovery team. Viewers can watch the undocking and splashdown on ESA WebTV.

via European Space Agency|

#astronaut #esa #international-space-station

space-and-science2 years ago•5 min saved

"Sonic Boom: Ax-3 Crew Safely Splashes Down Off Florida Coast After Longest Private Spaceflight"

Central Florida residents were startled by a loud boom around 8:30 a.m., which turned out to be an apparent sonic boom from the Axiom crew's splashdown off the Florida coast. The boom was captured on a security camera in Sanford, prompting social media discussions and causing bewilderment among residents. The event coincided with the Axiom crew's re-entry, highlighting the increasing presence of space activities involving astronauts.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#axiom-crew #central-florida #sonic-boom

spacescience2 years ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Dragon Ax-3 Crew Safely Splashes Down After Longest Private Spaceflight

The SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule carrying the Ax-3 astronauts splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean near Daytona Beach, causing a sonic boom that was heard by locals. The astronauts, including individuals from the US, Turkey, Sweden, and Italy, had spent about 21 days in space before their return. The capsule's reentry involved peak temperatures of 3,500 degrees and top speeds of 17,500 mph, with the splashdown occurring at 8:30 a.m. Coast Guard patrol boats were deployed to prevent boaters from entering the splashdown zones.

via Daytona Beach News-Journal|

#astronauts #dragon-capsule #reentry

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Private Astronaut Crew Splashes Down After Record-Breaking Space Mission"

SpaceX's first all-European crew, part of Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission, safely splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after a three-week journey to the International Space Station. The Crew Dragon capsule endured intense heat during reentry, reaching temperatures of 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit, before deploying parachutes and landing off the coast of Daytona, Florida. The crew conducted various experiments aboard the ISS focused on long-term human space travel, and the successful splashdown marked the end of Axiom's third mission into low Earth orbit.

via Daily Mail|

#axiom-space #crew-dragon #international-space-station

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Axiom Space Astronauts Safely Splash Down in Atlantic After Storm Delay"

The Axiom Space Ax-3 mission crew, including Axiom chief astronaut Michael López-Alegría, safely splashed down off the coast of Daytona Beach after a 47-hour trip home from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom. The successful return marked the completion of the 12th human spaceflight by SpaceX, with the crew bringing back 550 pounds of science research and cargo from the ISS. This mission was the first all-European private crew, and SpaceX's next human spaceflight is scheduled for February 22 with the launch of the Crew-8 mission.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#astronauts #axiom-space #international-space-station