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Dolphins Greet NASA Astronauts In Gulf Of Mexico As They Return From The ISS


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Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, March 19th 2025 at 9:42 GMT by IFLScience   Print publication without navigation

  • Nevertheless, NASA will be relieved to have the two safely back on Earth, after a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returned them just off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. The two were joined by Roscosmos cosmonauts Aleksandr Gorbunov and NASA astronaut Nick Hague as they landed in the ocean at 5:57 pm EDT on Tuesday, March 18.

The article from MSN discusses a unique welcome for NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen, Warren Hoburg, Sultan Alneyadi, and Andrey Fedyaev as they returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). After their SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, they were greeted not only by recovery teams but also by a pod of dolphins. This heartwarming scene was captured in photos and videos, showcasing the dolphins swimming near the capsule. The astronauts had spent over six months aboard the ISS, conducting various scientific experiments and maintenance tasks. Their return was marked by this unexpected and joyful encounter with marine life, symbolizing a smooth transition back to Earth.

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