NASA to Broadcast Crew-11’s Return and Splashdown Live
NASA is set to broadcast the return and splashdown of the Crew-11 mission live. This event is scheduled for January 15, 2021, with a splashdown targeted for 3:41 a.m. EST off the coast of California.
Undocking Timeline and Coverage
The undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 spacecraft from the International Space Station is planned for January 14, 2021. The timeline is contingent on weather conditions and spacecraft readiness.
Key Dates and Times
- January 14, 2021
- 3:00 p.m. EST – Hatch closure coverage begins.
- 3:30 p.m. EST – Hatch closing.
- 5:00 p.m. EST – Undocking coverage begins.
- 5:20 p.m. EST – Undocking occurs from the space station.
- January 15, 2021
- 2:15 a.m. EST – Return coverage begins.
- 2:51 a.m. EST – Deorbit burn occurs.
- 3:41 a.m. EST – Splashdown expected.
- 5:45 a.m. EST – News conference hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
The recovery of Crew-11 follows a decision from NASA to expedite their return due to a medical concern involving one crew member. While this individual is currently stable, specific details are confidential.
Viewing Options for the Broadcast
NASA will provide live coverage of the Crew-11 mission’s return on various platforms. Audiences can stream the event on:
- Nasa+
- Amazon Prime
- YouTube
For those interested, further details about media participation in the subsequent news conference are available through NASA Johnson’s newsroom. Interested parties must reach out by January 14.
Conclusion
Stay tuned for the live broadcast as NASA showcases the Crew-11 mission’s return and splashdown. This event marks another milestone for NASA and SpaceX in the realm of commercial space exploration.
