NASA’s Crew-8 Dragon Return Still Delayed By Weather

The four crew members that comprise the SpaceX Crew-8 mission pose for a photo during a training session at the Kennedy Space in Florida. From left are, Mission Specialist Alexander Grebenkin, Pilot Michael Barratt, Commander Matthew Dominick, and Mission Specialist Jeanette Epps.

Credit: SpaceX
HOUSTON—The return of the Crew-8 Dragon capsule’s three NASA astronauts and Russian cosmonaut now aboard the International Space Station (ISS) continues to be delayed due to anticipated unfavorable weather at recovery site options off the Florida peninsula, according to an Oct. 16 agency assessment...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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