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NASA Set for Historic Splashdown: What You Need to Know!

2025-08-06

Author: Lok

Get ready for an exciting event as NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for a groundbreaking mission! The crew of the SpaceX Crew-10 is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, August 7, at 12:05 p.m. EDT, marking a significant milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

This mission is particularly special as it will be the FIRST-to-ever splashdown off the California coast! Scheduled for Friday, August 8, at 11:58 a.m. EDT, the Crew-10 astronauts will bring home time-sensitive research after a five-month scientific expedition aboard the ISS.

The crew, which includes NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, has been working on vital experiments. As of now, mission managers are keeping a close watch on the weather to ensure smooth operations for undocking and recovery.

Mark Your Calendars for Live Coverage!

NASA is dedicated to bringing you all the action LIVE as events unfold! You can catch the streaming on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and more platforms. Here's the schedule for you to follow:

Thursday, August 7:

9:45 a.m. - Coverage of hatch closure begins.

10:20 a.m. - Hatch closing.

11:45 a.m. - Undocking coverage begins.

12:05 p.m. - Undocking!

Friday, August 8:

10:45 a.m. - Return coverage starts.

11:08 a.m. - Deorbit burn.

11:58 a.m. - SPLASHDOWN!

1:30 p.m. - Join us for a live media teleconference on NASA's YouTube channel featuring key participants from NASA and SpaceX.

How to Join the Conversation!

Media seeking to participate in the teleconference must contact NASA's Johnson newsroom by 5 p.m. on August 7. Don't miss your chance to ask questions and be part of this thrilling discussion!

Stay tuned for comprehensive mission updates, and visit NASA’s official website for more about Crew-10 and its remarkable journey!