Recap of NASA Crew-11 astronaut return after medical evac from space station

Live updates from the return of the NASA SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts. Splashdown occurred at 3:41 a.m. Jan. 15 off the coast of ...

4 space station crewmates returning to Earth after medical issue cut mission short. What to know about the landing

Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m., closing out a 167-day stay in space.
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How spacecraft survive the fiery re-entry to Earth

Re-entering Earth’s atmosphere is one of the most dangerous phases of any space mission. This video explains how spacecraft ...
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Two Earth Return Missions in Two Months: Rocket Lab Demonstrates Rapid Re-entry Capability with Third Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space Industries

Designed and built by Rocket Lab, the Pioneer spacecraft hosted Varda’s capsule on orbit for 60 days LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), ...