William Harwood @cbs_spacenewsCrew 11: Stabilizing drogue parachutes have deployed as planned to begin slowing the spacecraft's descent
William Harwood @cbs_spacenewsCrew 11: Main chute deploy confirmed
William Harwood @cbs_spacenewsCrew 11: Splashdown! At 3:41am EST (0841 UTC)
Jonathan McDowell @planet4589Dragon Crew-11 deorbit burn was at 0751 UTC for 13.5 min with delta-V of 87.5m/s; trunk was jetttisoned on a suborbital trajectory at 0805 UTC,will reenter around 0832 UTC near 127W 40N. Dragon is expected to splash down at 0841 UTC near 117.7W 32.6N, off the coast of San Diego
Jonathan McDowell @planet4589Splashdown of Crew-11 at 0841:36 UTC Jan 15 near 117.74W 32.59N off the coast of San Diego
...On Friday, Jan. 23, SpaceX’s Dragon fired its thrusters for 26 minutes, 11 seconds, boosting the International Space Station’s orbit.The two Draco engines, which are located in the spacecraft’s trunk and use an independent propellant system, increased the station’s altitude by 3.1 miles at apogee, or highest point of station’s orbit, and 2.3 miles at perigee, or lowest point of station’s orbit, placing the station in an orbit of 269 x 255 miles. This Dragon spacecraft, which is supporting SpaceX’s 33rd commercial resupply mission for NASA, arrived at the orbital complex on Aug. 25 and previously performed five reboosts of the station on Sept. 3, Sept. 26, and Oct. 14, Nov. 7, and Dec. 29. This is the final planned reboost for this Dragon spacecraft before it returns to Earth with critical research and cargo and splashes down off the coast of California.
https://twitter.com/_jaykeegan_/status/2014771576965677433QuoteJay Keegan@_jaykeegan_Burn has started. Approx 18:45 UTC start time.
Jay Keegan@_jaykeegan_Burn has started. Approx 18:45 UTC start time.
Burn complete.https://twitter.com/_jaykeegan_/status/2014775861644312936QuoteJay Keegan@_jaykeegan_·@sen and @NASASpaceflightBurn complete.
Jay Keegan@_jaykeegan_·@sen and @NASASpaceflightBurn complete.
Cubesat deployment coming up on 3 February 2026:https://twitter.com/JAXA_Kiboriyo/status/2014538069089911294?s=20Quote📢Heads-up! #JSSOD35On Feb 3 (Tue), six CubeSats will be deployed from “Kibo” 🛰⌒■Gxiba‑1, CoRAL, KNACKSAT‑2, HMU‑SAT2, UiTMSAT‑2, and LEOPARD — satellites from the #KiboCUBE / J‑CUBE frameworks and commercial providers.This round will bring Kibo’s J‑SSOD to 100+ sats! ✨
📢Heads-up! #JSSOD35On Feb 3 (Tue), six CubeSats will be deployed from “Kibo” 🛰⌒■Gxiba‑1, CoRAL, KNACKSAT‑2, HMU‑SAT2, UiTMSAT‑2, and LEOPARD — satellites from the #KiboCUBE / J‑CUBE frameworks and commercial providers.This round will bring Kibo’s J‑SSOD to 100+ sats! ✨
Quote from: JSz on 01/22/2026 08:48 pmCrew-12 launch brought forward to 11 February?https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace/status/2014048229298471145QuoteI'm hearing the new date for the launch of Crew 12 is now February 11. It's not clear to me whether NASA will still try to launch Artemis II ahead of this date.Cross-post; my bold:Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/22/2026 06:48 pmUpdated January 22https://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.htmlQuoteThe next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the next GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from pad 40 on January 25 at 11:46 p.m. - 12:01 a.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 28 at 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 31 at 6:36-10:36 p.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on February 3. A Falcon 9 will launch Crew-12 to the International Space Station from pad 40 on mid-February, 6 a.m. EST [~11:00 UTC on 11 Feb]. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/artemis-ii-mission-availability.pdf?emrc=51eb50Artemis II 11 February launch window = 06:05 to 08:05 UTC
Crew-12 launch brought forward to 11 February?https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace/status/2014048229298471145QuoteI'm hearing the new date for the launch of Crew 12 is now February 11. It's not clear to me whether NASA will still try to launch Artemis II ahead of this date.
I'm hearing the new date for the launch of Crew 12 is now February 11. It's not clear to me whether NASA will still try to launch Artemis II ahead of this date.
Updated January 22https://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.htmlQuoteThe next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the next GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from pad 40 on January 25 at 11:46 p.m. - 12:01 a.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 28 at 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 31 at 6:36-10:36 p.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on February 3. A Falcon 9 will launch Crew-12 to the International Space Station from pad 40 on mid-February, 6 a.m. EST [~11:00 UTC on 11 Feb]. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the next GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from pad 40 on January 25 at 11:46 p.m. - 12:01 a.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 28 at 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 31 at 6:36-10:36 p.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on February 3. A Falcon 9 will launch Crew-12 to the International Space Station from pad 40 on mid-February, 6 a.m. EST [~11:00 UTC on 11 Feb]. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
https://twitter.com/Soph_astro/status/2012550868495630539Quote_-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_{Cologne 🇩🇪} Training week 80 bisHundreds of experiments from all over the world will take place during the #εpsilon mission… and I refreshed my know-how on some of them during my last week in Europe before launch… these are just some examples!!!ECHOFINDER: an ultrasound device with augmented reality and built-in artificial intelligence, which will help a non-trained operator find the correct organ and send the right picture directly to a remote doctor. A technology developed for space, which will very soon have direct applications on Earth !RELAX PRO: to study how meditation and relaxation can lower stress levels and induce better sleep in explorers far away from their homes.E4D (Enhanced European Exploration Exercise Device), a new sports machine: its conception and design will be tested by our crew onboard the ISS. In the future, the plan is to use a similar one onboard a lunar station called Gateway, orbiting around the Moon.METAL 3D PRINTER: a prototype which uses 3D printing technology to enable us to create our own tools / spare parts… very useful for future long-duration exploration missions.HEAT TRANSFER HOST 2: an experiment to study evaporation and condensation of liquids in microgravity, with future applications for cooling systems and air conditioning, on Earth!KUBIK: an incubator with a centrifuge insert, serving as a test bed for many biology and chemistry experiments.MATISS-4: a study to monitor and prevent biocontamination of surfaces, and to develop antimicrobial coatings, very useful on Earth too!And so many others not pictured… Many thanks to all the teams, including the EAC VR team!https://twitter.com/Soph_astro/status/2011124428793336127Quote_-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_{Cologne 🇩🇪} Training week 80My last week in Europe before launch… the next time I’ll come back to Europe will be after landing, end of October 2026 – if all plans go nominal.✔️ On Monday, the week started with 🌳 the “tree planting” ceremony (see previous post), and 🍰 the “cutting the cake” ceremony. Cutting the cake and sharing it with the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) employees was a very beautiful moment where I could express all my gratitude to them. They all work so hard to contribute to this #εpsilon mission or to further space exploration missions. Thank you teams! You’re amazing!🩺 The schedule was really busy throughout the week, and I did a ton of medical measurements which will serve science. The first pic shows that on Monday morning, the day started with 17 tubes of blood drawn… everyday had new medical measurements for another medical study.🧑🚀 I really enjoy meeting researchers from all over the world. They share with me the purposes of the medical studies, the results they already obtained in previous years, and their hopes for future research. 🔬Some examples: ECHOFINDER, RELAX PRO, E4D, IMPRIMANTE 3D METAL, HEAT TRANSFER HOST 2, KUBIK… More on these very soon!✅ Briefings with the EUROCOMs and European flight directors who run the Columbus module from Munich Col-CC (Columbus control center). More on that topic in a future post. They shared the latest news and updates which will be relevant to our expedition increments (74/75).🤩 Last VR session to mentally prepare for working inside (IVA) or outside the ISS (EVA). The engineers and scientists who work in our virtual lab are so talented at developing very efficient training tools!
_-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_{Cologne 🇩🇪} Training week 80 bisHundreds of experiments from all over the world will take place during the #εpsilon mission… and I refreshed my know-how on some of them during my last week in Europe before launch… these are just some examples!!!ECHOFINDER: an ultrasound device with augmented reality and built-in artificial intelligence, which will help a non-trained operator find the correct organ and send the right picture directly to a remote doctor. A technology developed for space, which will very soon have direct applications on Earth !RELAX PRO: to study how meditation and relaxation can lower stress levels and induce better sleep in explorers far away from their homes.E4D (Enhanced European Exploration Exercise Device), a new sports machine: its conception and design will be tested by our crew onboard the ISS. In the future, the plan is to use a similar one onboard a lunar station called Gateway, orbiting around the Moon.METAL 3D PRINTER: a prototype which uses 3D printing technology to enable us to create our own tools / spare parts… very useful for future long-duration exploration missions.HEAT TRANSFER HOST 2: an experiment to study evaporation and condensation of liquids in microgravity, with future applications for cooling systems and air conditioning, on Earth!KUBIK: an incubator with a centrifuge insert, serving as a test bed for many biology and chemistry experiments.MATISS-4: a study to monitor and prevent biocontamination of surfaces, and to develop antimicrobial coatings, very useful on Earth too!And so many others not pictured… Many thanks to all the teams, including the EAC VR team!
_-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_{Cologne 🇩🇪} Training week 80My last week in Europe before launch… the next time I’ll come back to Europe will be after landing, end of October 2026 – if all plans go nominal.✔️ On Monday, the week started with 🌳 the “tree planting” ceremony (see previous post), and 🍰 the “cutting the cake” ceremony. Cutting the cake and sharing it with the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) employees was a very beautiful moment where I could express all my gratitude to them. They all work so hard to contribute to this #εpsilon mission or to further space exploration missions. Thank you teams! You’re amazing!🩺 The schedule was really busy throughout the week, and I did a ton of medical measurements which will serve science. The first pic shows that on Monday morning, the day started with 17 tubes of blood drawn… everyday had new medical measurements for another medical study.🧑🚀 I really enjoy meeting researchers from all over the world. They share with me the purposes of the medical studies, the results they already obtained in previous years, and their hopes for future research. 🔬Some examples: ECHOFINDER, RELAX PRO, E4D, IMPRIMANTE 3D METAL, HEAT TRANSFER HOST 2, KUBIK… More on these very soon!✅ Briefings with the EUROCOMs and European flight directors who run the Columbus module from Munich Col-CC (Columbus control center). More on that topic in a future post. They shared the latest news and updates which will be relevant to our expedition increments (74/75).🤩 Last VR session to mentally prepare for working inside (IVA) or outside the ISS (EVA). The engineers and scientists who work in our virtual lab are so talented at developing very efficient training tools!
Quote from: SMS on 01/30/2026 07:55 amWhat's happening with HTV-X1? Is it still connected to the ISS?If we can see it at:https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-station/space-station-visiting-vehicles/The answer is yes! What next?Fresh from the Dragon Crew-12 Mission Overview News Conference: Unberthing and departure planned for 1st week of March.
What's happening with HTV-X1? Is it still connected to the ISS?If we can see it at:https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-station/space-station-visiting-vehicles/The answer is yes! What next?
