NASA Astronaut Bob Behnken prepared for splashdown, tweets 'my bags are packed' from ISS

As NASA and X prepare to bring home US astronauts in Crew Dagon capsule, Astronaut Bob Behnken took to Twitter on Sunday to share an im of his bags all packed for return journey.

two astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, are about to make first splashdown return in 45 years. After receiving a wear briefing from US Air Force 45th Wear Squadron, NASA and X proceeded with preparations to bring two astronauts back to Earth. 

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astronauts are expected to return around 2:42 pm EDT on August 2, however, officials worry that Hurricane Isaias might delay return. two astronauts blasted off from Cape Canaveral on May 30 onboard a X Crew Dragon and docked into International Station.

Even with hurricane at sight, American ncy said that conditions remain ‘Go’ at several of needed target locations for splashdown and recovery off Florida coast on Sunday. 

NASA, in a statement, said that teams continue to closely monitor impact of Hurricane Isaias on landing sites in Gulf of Mexico along Florida. y still have several wear decision milestones before and after undocking to adjust splashdown time and location based on forecast.

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X’s first splashdown with astronaut onboard 

This will be X’s first splashdown with astronauts on board. capsule has been docked at station since May 31, allowing Behnken and Hurley to chip in with walks and experiments. farewell ceremony of X Dragon Demo-2 will begin around 9:10 am EDT and NASA TV undocking cover will start at 5:15 pm EDT. NASA Television will have continuous cover from undocking to splashdown.

As per reports, Crew Dragon Capsule will be in water for about an hour before it is hauled by crane onto a X recovery ship. It will be ar house before hatch is opening and two astronauts emerge. NASA is reported to have stated that a final decision on a primary splashdown target will be taken approximately 6 hours before undocking.

(Im Credits: AP) 

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