Inspiration4 Return to Earth

[dazedNconfuzed]

Open thread regarding return of Inspiration4.

 

[SMAlset]

Watching now.

In case just tuning in the Astronauts suits are being cooled. Showing features of the suit. They closed the hatch for the cupola. Coming up soon is the 7 minutes of blackout (in about 2 minutes). Splash down soon - about 20 minutes!! Over Pacific heading for Florida.

Anyone else following?

 

[SMAlset]

Entering blackout, communications expected back in 4-1/2 minutes.

Dragon capsule on visual. Comm re-established.

 

[SMAlset]

 

[SMAlset]

What an exciting ride for them.

 

[MitchMitch]

@SMAlset - nice screen captures

 

[SMAlset]

Expecting about a hour for recovery and opening of hatch.

Dragon looks a bit worse for wear on outside but what is this 2nd re-entry time for this one?

Looking at interior view and ocean shot and what a beautifully designed vehicle inside and out. Snazzy space suits too!

 

[favo]

Webcast

 

[SMAlset]

first out, Hayley Arceneaux

 

[SMAlset]

And the remaining crew: Dr. Sian Proctor, Chris Sembroski and Commander & Benefactor Jared Isaacman.

Great mission. A new era. SpaceX makes it look so easy.

 

[mhan00]

My butt was pretty clenched throughout the entire re-entry and splashdown. Can’t imagine how the people at SpaceX felt, let alone the people inside. Amazing mission all around. I had more fun than I expected watching the episodes on Netflix, and can’t wait for the final episode detailing the mission itself at the end of the month.

 

[Teahlo]

That was an amazing watch. Exciting times we live in.

 

[HVM]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1440093295019954178