At 3:29 a.m. EDT on Friday, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, successfully completing NASA’s Crew-8 mission after nearly eight months of scientific research aboard the International Space Station ( ISS ).
The Crew-8 mission crew has successfully arrived home
NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, have returned after completing a series of experiments aimed at improving life on Earth and supporting future space exploration.
[post_relacionado]During the mission, the crew conducted more than 200 scientific investigations, including stem cell studies to develop organoid models and experiments on ” how microgravity affects the immune system .” These investigations seek to understand ” how space impacts human health ,” with potential applications for both astronauts and patients on Earth.
SpaceX Crew 8 explaining details of science, innovation and discoveries. Source: NASA
After landing, NASA and SpaceX rescue teams secured the capsule and performed a medical check on the astronauts, who were transferred to a hospital in Pensacola as a precaution. The agency reported that all crew members are in stable condition and that this measure is part of the usual safety protocol for long-duration missions.
SpaceX Crew 8 splashdown broadcast. Source: NASA
The return of Crew-8 marks a breakthrough for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program , a joint initiative with SpaceX that provides constant access to the ISS and maximizes use of the orbiting laboratory for scientific development.
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Source and photo: NASA