Splashdowns

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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...

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  "Capsule Full Of Grins": Sunita Williams' Fellow Astronaut After Splashdown

  Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint.

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  Starliner Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore Return to Earth with Crew-9

  NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, initially launched on Boeing’s Starliner, have returned to Earth after a prolonged nine-month stay aboard the ISS. Alongside Crew-9 members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, they departed the space station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Freedom. Their return was delayed due to Starliner-related t...

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  Stranded In Space, NASA Astronauts Close To Return After Next ISS Launch

  Crew-10 is expected to dock early Thursday, followed by a brief handover before Crew-9 departs on March 16 for an ocean splashdown off the Florida coast.

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  SpaceX Starship Flight 7 to Launch on January 15 With Upgraded Booster

  SpaceX will launch Starship Flight 7 on Jan. 15 from Starbase in South Texas. This test includes enhancements to the Super Heavy booster and Mechazilla arms for a critical booster catch attempt. The flight will last 66 minutes, with a simulated Starlink satellite deployment and an engine relighting demonstration. The Starship is expected to splash ...

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  SpaceX Starship’s 7th Test Flight on January 10: Starlink Simulators, Super Heavy Boosters, and More

  SpaceX is preparing for the seventh Starship flight test, scheduled for January 10, which will focus on deploying 10 Starlink simulators. The mission aims to assess Starship's capacity for carrying and deploying advanced payloads. Enhancements to the Starship design and propulsion system will be tested, along with the Super Heavy booster’s recove...

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  SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Test Gets FAA Launch Licence, Preparing for 2025

  SpaceX has received the FAA’s launch licence for Starship Flight 7, marking another milestone in their quest for a fully reusable rocket system. After extensive engine tests, SpaceX is preparing for the test in early 2025. The flight will aim to improve key systems such as booster recovery and ocean splashdown. Designed for lunar and Martian miss...