NASA Crew-7 Mission Return to Earth

SOURCE npr.org
NASA's Crew-7 mission successfully returned to Earth in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after a six-month mission, conducting over 200 experiments including studying immune function and water filtration in space.

Key Points

  • Crew-7 mission returned to Earth in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule
  • Capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after a successful re-entry
  • Mission crew conducted more than 200 experiments, including immune function studies and water filtration tests
  • Next NASA mission to the ISS is scheduled to be the first human flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule in May

Pros

  • Successful completion of a six-month mission
  • Conducted over 200 experiments in space
  • Studied immune function impact of spaceflight during the mission
  • Tested special membranes for water filtration