NASA is Set to Give Live Coverage of Crew-11's Splashdown Return - Here's How to Watch.
A major milestone in the SpaceX Crew-11 mission is imminent as NASA gears up for a live broadcast of its return from space. The spacecraft, carrying four astronauts, including NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platonov, is expected to make landfall off the coast of California at 3:41 a.m. on January 15.
The decision to bring the crew back earlier than planned was made due to a medical concern with one of the astronauts, who remains stable but has been kept from public view for privacy reasons. The agency's team is working closely with SpaceX to ensure the safe undocking and splashdown of the Dragon spacecraft.
NASA plans to stream its live coverage on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and its YouTube channel, offering viewers a real-time account of the crew's return journey. Coverage will kick off at 3 p.m. EST on January 14, starting with the closure of the spacecraft hatch, followed by the undocking process. After that, NASA will release audio-only communications between the astronauts and flight controllers as they leave the International Space Station.
The highlight of the broadcast is a news conference scheduled for 5:45 a.m. on January 15, when NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will lead the discussion. The press event will be available virtually to those who have registered in advance, allowing them to ask questions through phone or video conferencing.
Viewers interested in catching up with the latest updates on the Crew-11 mission can find more information at nasa.gov/commercialcrew.
A major milestone in the SpaceX Crew-11 mission is imminent as NASA gears up for a live broadcast of its return from space. The spacecraft, carrying four astronauts, including NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platonov, is expected to make landfall off the coast of California at 3:41 a.m. on January 15.
The decision to bring the crew back earlier than planned was made due to a medical concern with one of the astronauts, who remains stable but has been kept from public view for privacy reasons. The agency's team is working closely with SpaceX to ensure the safe undocking and splashdown of the Dragon spacecraft.
NASA plans to stream its live coverage on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and its YouTube channel, offering viewers a real-time account of the crew's return journey. Coverage will kick off at 3 p.m. EST on January 14, starting with the closure of the spacecraft hatch, followed by the undocking process. After that, NASA will release audio-only communications between the astronauts and flight controllers as they leave the International Space Station.
The highlight of the broadcast is a news conference scheduled for 5:45 a.m. on January 15, when NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will lead the discussion. The press event will be available virtually to those who have registered in advance, allowing them to ask questions through phone or video conferencing.
Viewers interested in catching up with the latest updates on the Crew-11 mission can find more information at nasa.gov/commercialcrew.
So they're going live w/ the splashdown? I'm kinda hyped, been following this mission and it's crazy to think those astronauts have been in space for months. The fact that one of them had a medical issue and they're bringing them back ASAP shows how dedicated NASA is to their safety 
. I love that it'll be streamed live on NASA+ and YouTube - can't wait to see the reactions of the crew when they finally set foot back on Earth 
. Also, Jared Isaacman is gonna lead the press conference? That's gonna be interesting! Guess we'll get some juicy updates on what went down in space 
Oh man, I'm so stoked that NASA is giving us a front-row seat to this historic splashdown! But, gotta say, it's kinda bittersweet. I mean, the reason they're bringing the crew back early is because one of the astronauts had a medical issue... and that's always a concern. 
Still, we should be proud of these space travelers for being so brave and selfless.
And that news conference at 5:45 am? Forget about it... that's gonna be a whole other level of excitement! 
We should all take a moment to appreciate the awesomeness of human ingenuity and collaboration. 
I was so hyped for this whole thing, now it's all being rushed. And what's up with NASA+? Only $10/month and suddenly you gotta pay for live space coverage?! 
It's not like it's going to be that interesting to watch...
NASA is doing an amazing job with this one and I love that they're being so open about sharing the updates with us! The fact that they decided to bring the crew back earlier due to a medical concern shows how much care and attention is being given to their well-being. That's what it's all about, right?! 
. You know, back in my day we didn't have all these fancy streaming services, but I remember watching those grainy old VHS tapes of space missions and it was like, whoa! 
Now we get to see it all go down live and we can even ask questions virtually? That's wild 
. The press conference at 5:45 am might be a bit early for me, but hey, gotta stay up late to keep up with the space news 
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... just kidding, it's not exactly a concert, but still cool 
. So, one of the astronauts has a medical concern, no biggie 
, they're stable and all that jazz 
and I'm sure it'll be a real thrill ride... said no one ever 
, I wonder what he'll say... probably something super exciting 
and it was amazing! They have this best vending machine food that's like super convenient 
but, umm what's up with NASA having live coverage of their splashdown return again? 
Does it get recorded so we can watch it later? 
Can't wait to see those astronauts return safely to Earth! 
. Definitely checking out the news conference on Jan 15th, hope they answer those questions about their journey 
! gotta check out nasa.gov/commercialcrew for updates 
can't wait to see those astronauts come home safe and sound 
. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly and they all make it back safely to Earth 
! I'm hyped to see what NASA has planned for the live coverage 
! Can't believe one of the astronauts had to step away due to medical concerns 
, glad they're prioritizing their health