In a touching moment, a group of dolphins showed up close to SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft's landing spot, perhaps greeting nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and sunita williams as they returned to Earth. After a lengthy stay at the international Space Station (ISS), where they experienced delays because of problems with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the astronauts returned.
Dolphins Seen Close to the Splashdown Location
Dolphins were seen swimming nearby on wednesday morning when the Dragon capsule touched down off the coast of Florida. Witnesses called the scene "magical," with the dolphins appearing to be cheering the astronauts' safe return.
Extended ISS Mission
In june 2024, sunita williams and Butch Wilmore made their first trip to the ISS for a short mission to test Boeing's Starliner. Their stay was prolonged by several months, nevertheless, due to problems with the spacecraft's propulsion. The astronauts' protracted adventure came to a conclusion when they successfully returned to Earth onboard SpaceX's Dragon after several delays.
Public Reactions to the Delightful Sight
The video of the dolphins near the landing site quickly went viral, with many social media users sharing their excitement. Comments ranged from "Nature's perfect welcome!" to "Dolphins celebrating science!" The unique encounter added a special touch to the astronauts' homecoming.
Dolphins Seen Close to the Splashdown Location
Dolphins were seen swimming nearby on wednesday morning when the Dragon capsule touched down off the coast of Florida. Witnesses called the scene "magical," with the dolphins appearing to be cheering the astronauts' safe return.
Extended ISS Mission
In june 2024, sunita williams and Butch Wilmore made their first trip to the ISS for a short mission to test Boeing's Starliner. Their stay was prolonged by several months, nevertheless, due to problems with the spacecraft's propulsion. The astronauts' protracted adventure came to a conclusion when they successfully returned to Earth onboard SpaceX's Dragon after several delays.
Public Reactions to the Delightful Sight
The video of the dolphins near the landing site quickly went viral, with many social media users sharing their excitement. Comments ranged from "Nature's perfect welcome!" to "Dolphins celebrating science!" The unique encounter added a special touch to the astronauts' homecoming.
