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Here, the complete unberthing sequence by SSRMS (operated by ROBO officer at MCC-H)
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https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-science-to-return-to-earth-aboard-spacex-dragon-spacecraft-0

"Mice from NASA’s Rodent Research-6 study also will return live to Earth for additional study."

Is this the first time living creatures have returned on a Dragon?

No.  Live mice have been returned in Dragons on at least 1 previous mission (CRS-11; RR-5).  Other live animals may have been returned previously.  Things like fruit flies or zebra fish, etc.
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The @SpaceX Dragon is at the release posn. The timelapse shows the 28min mnvr just performed! @ROBO_Seagram @csa_asc sent the mnvr command. @chris_m_francis & ROBO Heidi @NASA_Johnson monitored. In a couple hours it’ll be showtime for the 1st ground controlled release!

https://twitter.com/kam_bahrami/status/952087214284042241

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SSRMS in postion for Dragon's release...
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NASA TV coverage in 30 mn...
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Sunrise in about 10 mn...
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The @SpaceX Dragon is at the release posn. The timelapse shows the 28min mnvr just performed! @ROBO_Seagram @csa_asc sent the mnvr command. @chris_m_francis & ROBO Heidi @NASA_Johnson monitored. In a couple hours it’ll be showtime for the 1st ground controlled release!

https://twitter.com/kam_bahrami/status/952087214284042241

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Wow, they are trying out controlling the release from the ground instead of by astronauts on board the station this time.  I assume it's to save on crew time, but will they eventually be willing to run VV departure ops without a crewmember manning the CUCU Crew Command Panel (CCP)?  If not, how does ground command of the release reduce crew needs?  Is it maybe reducing from a 2-man operation to 1-man?
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Sunrise...
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Looks like there is a second Dragon spacecraft in the background...  ;D
(end of Solar Array in fact) 
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Joe Acaba and Scott Tingle are already inside the cupola, monitoring Dragon’s departure.and Leslie Ringo is the Capcom at MCC Houston
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First release opportunity start at 10.58 UTC
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NTV coverage begin.
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This time it's ROBO and not ISS crew (only on "hot" backup, in case of...), That will send  the release command...
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Talking about a trouble (seems dark) with monitor three in Cupola Robotic Work Station....
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Dragon in free drift (with its thrusters inhibited)
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The crew are responsible for initiating the Dragon departure once #Canadarm2 has maneuvered clear of it.

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