Splashdown! SpaceX Safely Brings Stranded Astronauts Home
Update (1820ET): The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the four crew-9 astronauts safely splashed down in the waters off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida.
The Dragon Capsule's parachutes automatically deployed at around 6,500 feet, bringing it from roughly 119 MPH to 16 MPH, according to SpaceX's Kate Tice.
"There’s just breathtaking views of a calm, glass-like ocean," said NASA's Sandra Jones just before touchdown.
SpaceX-operated rescue ships sped towards the capsule. Upon arrival, a rig onboard one of the vessels will haul the spacecraft out of the water into what's known as the "Dragon's nest."
We can't wait for all the 'Hitler saves astronauts' articles from regime media.
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via zer0hedge
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