NASA and SpaceX are preparing to return the Crew-11 astronauts to Earth this week in the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, prompted by an ongoing medical concern affecting one of the crew members.
Mission teams are closely monitoring weather conditions off the Southern California coast, where the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is scheduled to splash down Thursday after undocking from the space station roughly 11 hours earlier.
Before giving a "go" for undocking, teams will evaluate weather factors at the splashdown site, including wind speeds, wave heights, rain, lightning and visibility, to ensure conditions meet safety criteria for both the astronauts and recovery crews. If weather conditions are deemed "no go," the Dragon's departure - and subsequent splashdown -- could be delayed by a day or two.
AccuWeather meteorologists aren't tracking any weather concerns off the coast of San Diego that would delay the splashdown.
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