SpaceX DM-2: Return of the NASA Astronauts
Overview
NASA provides a mission description about the return of Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley on board the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour: News Update on NASA Astronauts Return Home in the SpaceX Crew Dragon
Tim Dodd with capsule basics:
How do you get back to Earth from Orbit? How NASA Astronauts Bob and Doug get home!
How SpaceX and Boeing will get Astronauts to the ISS
Currently
NASA and SpaceX are continuously covering the return of the two NASA astronauts from the ISS on the SpaceX capsule.
Earlier Coverage:
- Nasa: NASA Astronauts Return Home in SpaceX's Crew Dragon Spacecraft
- SpaceX: Crew Demo-2 Departure
- SpaceX: Crew Demo-2 Return Coast Phase
Re-entry and Splashdown
Tim Dodd will start coverage at around 17:15 UTC: Watch SpaceX / NASA Bring Bob and Doug Home from DM-2!!! Crew Dragon re-entry and splashdown!
Alternatives:
Providing an exact timeline for these events is not possible because the landing locations are scattered around Florida in the Gulf of Mexico and there is a tropical storm moving through.
Check your local time for splashdown coverage at: www.timeanddate.com
Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
Be aware, this is rocket surgery.
Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.
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