The SpaceX Dragon Endeavor spacecraft successfully undocked from the Harmony module of the International Space Station (ISS). On board were NASA astronauts Matt Dominic, Mike Barrett and Janet Epps, as well as Roscosmos astronaut Alexander Grebenkin. Part of NASA’s Crew-8 mission, the crew members began their return to Earth after spending several months on the ISS.
Real time updates and coverage
NASA is providing real-time updates of the mission, including live audio commentary of the crew’s return journey. Although full video coverage will resume for the Splashdown event, the audio feed will remain active. This includes ongoing conversations between the astronauts and mission control, as well as a continuous live stream from the space station. This will help space lovers public To stay updated as per the progress of the mission
Splashdown details and recovery plans
The Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to launch off the coast of Florida on Friday, October 25 at approximately 3:29 p.m. EDT. NASA’s extensive coverage will resume at 2:15 a.m. ET the same day via NASA+ and the agency’s official website. After the Dragon capsule lands in the ocean, recovery teams will secure the spacecraft, ensuring the safe return of the Crew-8 astronauts.
NASA’s Crew-8 mission marks another successful collaboration with SpaceX, as the crew ends their mission in orbit and safely returns to Earth. For those interested in following the event, NASA offers several platforms, including its social media channels, to keep the public informed when the trip begins.