Splashdowns

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  Point Nemo: The Remote Ocean Graveyard Where the ISS Will Make Its Final Descent in 2030

  NASA will retire the ISS in 2030, sending it to Point Nemo, a remote Pacific zone known as the spacecraft cemetery. Most of the station will burn up during reentry, with remaining debris falling harmlessly into the sea. The controlled descent aims to avoid past mishaps and reflects a new era of commercial space stations.

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  SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 Marks Final Test of V2 Design With Successful Launch

  Starship Flight 11 launched flawlessly from Starbase, Texas, marking the final test of SpaceX’s Starship V2 design. The mission validated new descent and heat-shield systems, setting the stage for the next-generation Starship V3 and future Artemis and Mars missions.

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  SpaceX Prepares for October 13 Launch of Starship Flight 11, Final Test of Current Variant

  SpaceX is targeting Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11, the final launch of its Version 2 megarocket. The test will repeat splashdown trials for both stages, deploy mock Starlink satellites, and introduce a new booster landing burn. The mission sets the stage for Version 3, which will debut in the next flight.

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  SpaceX Moves Starship to Launch Pad for Final Version 2 Test Flight

  SpaceX has moved its next Starship spacecraft to the launch pad at Starbase, Texas, signaling preparations for Flight 11. This test flight will be the last mission of Starship Version 2, following Flight 10’s success with splashdowns and satellite deployment.

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  ISRO Tests Threads That Would Help Bring Astronauts Home From Space

  The lives of Indian astronauts will literally hang by thread when they return to Earth -indigenously made parachutes will help slow down the craft before its splashdown in the sea.

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  Astronauts Return To Earth With SpaceX After 5 Months At International Space Station

  Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.

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  SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts Set to Return from International Space Station Aboard Dragon Capsule

  NASA’s Crew-10 mission is wrapping up as four astronauts prepare to leave the ISS aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance on Aug. 7, 2025. After undocking at 12:05 p.m. EDT, the capsule will autonomously navigate reentry, with splashdown expected near California around 11:58 a.m.

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  'Holding Them Felt Like Home': Shubhanshu Shukla Meets Family After 18 Days In Space

  Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his wife, Kamna Shukla and six-year-old son Kiash Shukla after his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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  Axiom Space’s Ax-4 Crew Returns from ISS Aboard SpaceX Dragon Grace After Record Research Mission

  The Axiom Space Ax-4 mission concluded as SpaceX’s Dragon capsule Grace brought four astronauts back to Earth after more than 2.5 weeks on the ISS. Commanded by Peggy Whitson, the crew conducted 60 experiments. The capsule safely splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, marking SpaceX’s second West Coast crew recovery.

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  Dragon Undocks From ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla's 22-Hour Return To Earth Begins

  Shubhanshu Shukla Return From Space Live Updates: Axiom-4 Dragon Undocks From International Space Station

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  Weather Permitting, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Likely To Reach Earth On July 15

  India's space exploration efforts are poised to mark a historic milestone as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), prepares to return to Earth following a successful mission.

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  SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission

  SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and com...

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  SpaceX's Fram2 Mission Ends with Historic West Coast Splashdown

  SpaceX has resumed Pacific Ocean splashdowns with its Crew Dragon capsule Resilience, marking a shift in its recovery strategy. The move comes after concerns over falling debris and a desire for more control during reentry. This method was once standard until 2019, before splashdowns shifted to Florida. SpaceX now separates the trunk section earlie...

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  SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions

  SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...

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  SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles

  SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...