NASA Announces The Postponement Of Cargo Dragon Undocking From The ISS
Date
12/12/2024 3:11:28 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Alimat Aliyeva
The undocking of SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft from the
International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed once again and
is now scheduled to take place no earlier than December 14,
according to NASA, Azernews reports.
"The mission leaders decided to delay the planned return of the
Dragon spacecraft on December 12 due to adverse weather conditions
in the area where it was set to splash down off the coast of
Florida. NASA and SpaceX now expect the undocking opportunity to
arise on December 14," the agency stated on its website.
Originally, Cargo Dragon was slated to undock from the ISS on
December 5, but its return has been delayed multiple times since
then. Astronauts had already loaded freezers with the results of
scientific experiments and laboratory equipment onto the
spacecraft, as previously reported by NASA.
This delay highlights the challenges space missions often face
due to unpredictable weather conditions. The successful recovery of
the Cargo Dragon spacecraft is essential not only for the return of
scientific data but also for assessing the spacecraft's performance
after its mission. The spacecraft carries crucial samples,
experiments, and hardware, including valuable data from ongoing
experiments aboard the ISS.
NASA and SpaceX are working diligently to ensure a safe
undocking and return process, as the space station's missions
continue to evolve with increasing scientific cooperation and
technological advancements. The next steps include confirming
favorable weather conditions and preparing for the final stages of
the spacecraft's journey back to Earth.
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