Crew-12 Dragon Return and Pacific Splashdown

Follow the Crew-12 Dragon spacecraft’s return from the International Space Station, from its deorbit preparations through atmospheric reentry, splashdown, and recovery. The coverage explains the sequence of spacecraft operations and safety procedures while following the four crew members back to Earth.

■ Return and reentry
- 7:46 a.m. PT: Deorbit burn, trunk jettison, and preparations for atmospheric entry
- 8:21–8:34 a.m. PT: Communications blackout, parachute deployment, and splashdown off California
■ Recovery and crew
- Recovery-ship operations, initial medical checks, and crew egress; profiles of Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrei Fedyaev

For viewers interested in human spaceflight, this provides an overview of Dragon’s return and recovery process, not a full account of the crew’s research program. Follow the timeline and safety-zone guidance to understand the main milestones and how the recovery team approaches the spacecraft.