Sunita Williams Return: When and Where to Watch Live Stream of NASA SpaceX Crew-9 Splashdown?

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When will Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams return to Earth?

After a 17-hour trip, The astronauts will return aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with a splashdown scheduled for 5:57 PM EST on Tuesday in Florida (3.27 AM IST on Wednesday).

“They’re on their way! #Crew9 undocked from the @Space_Station at 1:05am ET (0505 UTC). Reentry and splashdown coverage begins on X, YouTube, and NASA+ at 4:45pm ET (2145 UTC) this evening,” NASA wrote in a post on X after the successful undocking

NASA had initially planned their return for Wednesday but moved it up due to unfavorable weather conditions later in the week.

Where to watch Sunita Williams’ return to Earth?

NASA will provide live coverage of the event. The coverage is expected to start at 10:45 PM EST on Monday (8.15 AM IST on Tuesday) beginning with hatch closure preparations.

Live coverage of their return will be available across multiple platforms, including Nasa TV, Nasa+, and the agency’s official YouTube channel.

Space enthusiasts can also track the real-time developments on NASA’s official website and X account.

Soon after the undocking, the NASA website read: “Following the conclusion of hatch closing and undocking from the International Space Station, coverage will become audio-only. Full coverage resumes at 4:45 p.m.”

What happens after they reach Earth?

After 286 days in space, Williams and Wimore will be flown to their crew quarters at the space agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, United States. They will undergo several days of health checks, as per routine for astronaut returns. They will be allowed to go home after NASA flight surgeons’ approval.

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