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Dragon’s deorbit burn is complete and its nosecone is closed. Splashdown in ~41 minutes

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Eva Fo𝕏 🦊 Claudius Nero's Legion1 year ago

Good luck 🙏🏻🍀

Visionaledge1 year ago

We're witnessing HISTORY 🚀 💫

SunStar1 year ago

@PolarisProgram Good luck ! Wishing you a smooth come back home ! Dragon is strong ! 💚🍀💚

Charles Steadman1 year ago

So these guys paid for a return ticket, that's handy...

wiggle1 year ago

Good luck! 🤞

Science Agenda1 year ago

The precision of Dragon's deorbit burn and nosecone closure signals the beginning of a thrilling descent, reminding us that even reentry is an art in space travel.

Nomadic Moon1 year ago

X is the best

Team Mohabbat ✌🏻1 year ago

Dragon's deorbit burn is complete and the nosecone is closed. Splashdown in ~41 minutes! 🚀🌊

𝕏²1 year ago

Thank you, @SpaceX, for another monumental step in space exploration! Your dedication to advancing our reach into the cosmos never ceases to amaze. Here's to a safe splashdown for the Dragon and its brave crew. The nosecone of the Dragon spacecraft not only protects the docking mechanism but also houses forward thrusters crucial for precise maneuvers in space. This design allows for the deorbit burn to be executed without needing to rotate the capsule, showcasing the ingenious engineering behind every mission. Welcome back to Earth, explorers!

B Wayne1 year ago

She’s coming home! Another glorious mission. 🔥

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