Crew-12 Returns to Earth; Crew Dragon Freedom Lands in Pacific
- Crew Dragon Freedom splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Oct. 8, 2026, about 50 miles west of Los Angeles.
- NASA confirmed the splashdown, while SpaceX had flagged the Crew-12 trip home as 27.5 hours.
- Crew-12 launched on Feb. 13, 2026, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral.
- The mission completed 3,792 orbits and four spacewalks.
- After recovery, Crew-12 is headed to Johnson Space Center.
What happened
Crew-12 returned to Earth. Crew Dragon Freedom landed in the Pacific Ocean on 2026-10-08, and NASA confirmed the splashdown.
What we know
Crew Dragon Freedom landed in the Pacific Ocean on 2026-10-08, about 50 miles west of Los Angeles.
NASA confirmed the splashdown.
SpaceX flagged the trip home as 27.5 hours.
Shannon hoisted Dragon onto deck.
Crew-12 launched on 2026-02-13 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral.
Crew-12 completed 3792 orbits and conducted 4 spacewalks.
Why it matters
For readers tracking the lunar industry, the facts show NASA and SpaceX crewed flight capability, including 4 spacewalks and 3792 orbits.
What's next
Crew-12 is headed to Johnson Space Center.
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