NASA and SpaceX have changed their plans regarding the undocking of the SpaceX Dragon cargo ship from the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions. The new scheduled undocking time is 17:05 EST on Thursday, December 21. This supply mission is part of the 29th commercial mission of the Dragon spacecraft conducted by SpaceX.
To allow live viewing of the Dragon’s undocking operation, NASA will begin streaming at 16:45 on their NASA+ service, accessible through the NASA app or website. The transmission can also be watched on NASA Television and YouTube. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to watch the ship’s landing in the waters off the coast of Florida. The latest updates regarding the return can be found on NASA’s space station blog.
Additionally, NASA and Northrop Grumman plan to undock the Cygnus spacecraft on Friday, December 22. The transmission of the undocking will begin at 7:45, and unmanned departure will commence at 8:05. The streaming of the undocking transmission will be available on NASA+, NASA Television, YouTube, and the agency’s website.
After undocking, the Cygnus ship will carry out operations related to additional cargo and then reenter the Earth’s atmosphere. The ship will safely burn up over the Pacific Ocean.
Interested individuals can follow NASA’s space station blog for updates and check the @space_station and @ISS_Research accounts on the X platform, as well as the ISS profiles on Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, NASA offers weekly video summaries and a newsletter subscription where the latest updates can be found on their website.
FAQ:
What are the reasons for the undocking delay?
Unfavorable weather conditions necessitated a change in plans and the postponement of the undocking of the Dragon and Cygnus spacecraft.
Will it be possible to watch the ships’ landing?
Unfortunately, the landing of the ships in the waters off the coast of Florida will not be broadcast.
Where can I find more information about the updates?
The latest updates regarding the ships’ return can be found on NASA’s space station blog and the agency’s official website.
Source: [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)
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