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Watch Live: SpaceX Dragon Delivering Cutting-Edge Science Back to Earth


Published on 2024-12-06 02:03:00 - SciTech Daily
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  • Update: Due to high winds at the landing site off Florida's coast, the departure has been postponed from Thursday to Friday. A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to return from the International Space Station with nearly 6,

The article from SciTechDaily discusses the return of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS), carrying over 4,400 pounds of scientific experiments and cargo back to Earth. The Dragon capsule, which undocked from the ISS, is set to splash down off the coast of Florida, marking the end of its mission. Key experiments highlighted include the "Tissue Chips in Space" initiative, which involves small models of human organs to study degenerative diseases, and the "Rodent Research-19" project, focusing on the effects of microgravity on bone density. Additionally, the spacecraft brings back samples from various other experiments conducted in space, providing valuable data for ongoing research in space biology, physics, and material science. The return of these experiments is crucial for advancing our understanding of long-term space travel effects on the human body and other scientific inquiries.

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