All articles tagged with #splashdown
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NASA (.gov)
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by fox5sandiego.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Space.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WKRG News 5
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NASASpaceflight.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by European Space Agency
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daytona Beach News-Journal
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Orlando Sentinel
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Weather
The first all-European private astronaut mission, Ax-3, finally returned to Earth after spending an extra six days in space due to stormy weather near Florida. The crew successfully splashed down off the Florida coast after conducting more than 30 experiments in microgravity, including biomedical research, sleep, bone health, space weather, and cooking pasta in space. The mission marked the first all-European human spaceflight to the ISS with a crew from Italy, Turkey, and Sweden, and it was the second Axiom Space mission for the crew's commander, Michael López-Alegría.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TESLARATI
SpaceX's Dragon crew capsule, carrying four Ax-3 astronauts, has undocked from the International Space Station and is set to splashdown off the Florida coastline on Friday after an 18-day mission. The crew conducted over 30 scientific experiments while aboard the ISS and will return with more than 550 pounds of cargo. This marks the first all-European private astronaut crew, and Axiom Space is on track to launch its first module to the ISS from Florida by late 2026.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pensacola News Journal
SpaceX and Axiom Space are considering Pensacola as the splashdown location for the Ax-3 mission, with the Federal Aviation Administration restricting airspace off the coast for "space operations." The crew is set to undock from the International Space Station on Tuesday morning, and the Gulf of Mexico is favored over the Atlantic for the splashdown due to weather conditions. Residents in Alabama and Mississippi may hear a sonic boom as the Dragon capsule returns.