NASA Set to Live Stream Crew-11 Return and Splashdown in Historic Mission
NASA has announced that it will provide live coverage of the return journey of its SpaceX Crew-11 mission, marking a significant milestone in the agency's commercial crew program. The spacecraft is expected to undock from the International Space Station on Wednesday at 5:20 p.m. EST, pending favorable weather conditions.
The mission, which was originally scheduled for an extended stay, has been accelerated due to concerns over a medical issue affecting one of the astronauts living and working on board the space station. NASA has chosen not to disclose further details about the crew member's condition out of respect for their privacy.
Aboard the Crew-11 spacecraft are four international astronauts: Zena Cardman from NASA, Mike Fincke also from NASA, Kimiya Yui from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos. Once undocked, they will embark on a journey to splash down off the coast of California.
Mission managers are closely monitoring conditions in the recovery area, taking into account factors such as spacecraft readiness, weather forecasts, and sea state conditions. The exact time and location of the splashdown will be determined closer to the event.
NASA's live coverage of the return and subsequent activities will be available on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency's YouTube channel. Viewers can tune in for a comprehensive broadcast schedule, which includes:
* Wednesday, Jan. 14:
+ 3 p.m.: Hatch closure coverage begins
+ 5:20 p.m.: Undocking of Crew-11 from International Space Station
+ Following undocking, NASA will distribute audio-only communications between the crew and flight controllers
* Thursday, Jan. 15:
+ 2:15 a.m.: Return coverage begins
+ 3:41 a.m.: Splashdown off California coast
Additionally, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will lead a news conference following the splashdown to discuss the mission's success.
The full mission coverage, including updates and behind-the-scenes insights, can be found on NASA's website at https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew.
NASA has announced that it will provide live coverage of the return journey of its SpaceX Crew-11 mission, marking a significant milestone in the agency's commercial crew program. The spacecraft is expected to undock from the International Space Station on Wednesday at 5:20 p.m. EST, pending favorable weather conditions.
The mission, which was originally scheduled for an extended stay, has been accelerated due to concerns over a medical issue affecting one of the astronauts living and working on board the space station. NASA has chosen not to disclose further details about the crew member's condition out of respect for their privacy.
Aboard the Crew-11 spacecraft are four international astronauts: Zena Cardman from NASA, Mike Fincke also from NASA, Kimiya Yui from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos. Once undocked, they will embark on a journey to splash down off the coast of California.
Mission managers are closely monitoring conditions in the recovery area, taking into account factors such as spacecraft readiness, weather forecasts, and sea state conditions. The exact time and location of the splashdown will be determined closer to the event.
NASA's live coverage of the return and subsequent activities will be available on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency's YouTube channel. Viewers can tune in for a comprehensive broadcast schedule, which includes:
* Wednesday, Jan. 14:
+ 3 p.m.: Hatch closure coverage begins
+ 5:20 p.m.: Undocking of Crew-11 from International Space Station
+ Following undocking, NASA will distribute audio-only communications between the crew and flight controllers
* Thursday, Jan. 15:
+ 2:15 a.m.: Return coverage begins
+ 3:41 a.m.: Splashdown off California coast
Additionally, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will lead a news conference following the splashdown to discuss the mission's success.
The full mission coverage, including updates and behind-the-scenes insights, can be found on NASA's website at https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew.
. i mean, they're just gonna show a bunch of astronauts floating around in space... how original 
. and don't even get me started on the weather conditions 
. like, can't they just make sure it's not raining or anything? that would be so cool to watch 
. plus, i'm sure the recovery area is gonna be a total mess 
. and what's with the lack of commentary? just silence? zzz...
. We're witnessing a major milestone in the commercial space industry, where private companies are stepping up to support our space program 
. But what does that say about our priorities as a nation? Are we investing enough in space exploration and development?
It's interesting that we're all curious about what's going on with the astronaut, but at the same time, we're also learning more about the technology and science behind this mission.
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. It's amazing to see four international astronauts from different countries working together on this mission 
. I hope NASA's live stream has some cool behind-the-scenes footage! The recovery area conditions seem a bit unpredictable, but that's all part of the thrill of space exploration 
. Can't wait for the splashdown and Jared Isaacman's news conference to find out more about the mission's success! 
its a reminder that everyone has stuff they dont wanna share publicly. anyway, im super excited to watch this and cant wait for jared isaacman's news conference 
what are you most looking forward to watching during this live stream? 
crew-11 sounds like a great team too, dont wanna know about the health issue tho, wish 'em all best for now 
The fact that they had to accelerate the mission due to a medical issue on board makes me super proud of NASA's ability to handle unexpected situations 
Plus, it's always awesome to see what's going down at NASA – they're like the ultimate space squad 
. Just like how NASA is adjusting their return plan due to a medical issue, we should learn to be flexible and prioritize people's well-being over plans 
. We can't control everything that happens in life, but what we can do is respond with empathy and support 
. The Crew-11 astronauts are about to embark on an incredible journey, just like how we face our own ups and downs. Let's draw inspiration from their bravery and resilience 
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. but hey, safety first, right? 
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Four awesome astronauts are about to make history - Zena, Mike, Kimiya, and Oleg! 
I'm loving the fact that NASA is streaming it live on multiple platforms too... Amazon Prime, YouTube, and NASA+ are all giving us a front-row seat. The countdown begins at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and I'll be glued to my screen for the splashdown on Thursday morning 
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Shouldn't we know what's going on? 
I mean, they're astronauts, not hiding anything... or are they? 
Like, NASA has to wait for favorable conditions or whatever? 
I guess it's good for the recovery team to be cautious though... 
anyway i love how diverse this crew is... japan, russia, usa, usa... international cooperation at its finest 
and yessss live streaming! cant wait to see it all go down 
. One of the astronauts has a medical issue on board and NASA isn't saying anything about it, so I'm totally curious 
. I mean, I guess they gotta respect their privacy and all that, but still! It's kinda like when I have to go to the doctor and they won't tell my BFF what's wrong with me 
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. My little sis is a total space nerd just like me 
and she's always asking me stuff about the mission. I'm sure we'll be watching it together when it happens. California coast is where they're supposed to splash down, so fingers crossed for a smooth recovery process 
also super proud of our int'l astronaut crew - zena, mike, kimiya, & oleg are going to make us all so proud!!! 
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. It's pretty cool that NASA decided to keep some things private for the astronauts, though 
. It's gonna be a wild ride watching them splash down off California 
and I'm definitely tuning in to that news conference later on 
, they must be exhausted! 
