SpaceX Crew-11 Returns to Earth: Splashdown, Recovery, and Dolphin Visitors
KHOU 11January 22, 20267 min921 views
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- π Crew-11 has successfully splashed down off the coast of California at 2:41 a.m. Central time, marking a nominal return.
- π¬ Dolphins were observed near the spacecraft, adding a unique element to the splashdown scene.
- π οΈ Recovery teams are beginning the process of approaching and inspecting the SpaceX Dragon Endeavor spacecraft for hazardous fuels.
Spacecraft Procedures and Crew Status
- π°οΈ The Dragon capsule is in stable one position, upright in the water, as the crew works through post-splashdown procedures.
- π¨βπ The four crew members onboard include NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, JAXA's Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos Cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.
- β±οΈ The return journey began approximately 10.5 hours prior to splashdown with undocking from the International Space Station.
Return Sequence Highlights
- π Dragon autonomously completed several safety steps, including departure burns, jettisoning the trunk section, and performing the de-orbit burn.
- π¨ The spacecraft successfully re-entered Earth's atmosphere and deployed parachutes to ensure a gentle splashdown.
- π’ Recovery personnel have received the go-ahead to approach the spacecraft, with personnel expected alongside in 1 minute.
Preparing for Extraction
- π¬ Hypergall sweeps and unfired ordinance checks are nominal, with rigging in progress for capsule lift.
- β±οΈ Approximately 25 minutes are estimated until the capsule lift onto the recovery vessel.
- π§ββοΈ The crew will have an opportunity for a private medical conference with the flight surgeon on a private channel.
- π‘ A drone view provides a look at the front side of Dragon Endeavor, showing crew members inside and the rigging being placed for the lift.
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