Orlando, Fla. — SpaceX is delaying its planned return of the Dragon capsule to Earth.
Officials called off the undocking from the International Space Station due to poor weather conditions expected during splashdown Monday night.
Today's departure of the upgraded @SpaceX cargo Dragon has been called off due to weather in the splashdown zone.
— NASA (@NASA) January 11, 2021
Stay updated on a new departure date and time: https://t.co/FRrjhIw77o pic.twitter.com/0Uohb7lvvP
Potential landing zones are located off the coasts of Cape Canaveral, Daytona and Jacksonville.
Officials are now reviewing weather forecasts for the next opportunity to land the capsule in the Atlantic Ocean.
DELAYED. No undocking for Dragon CRS-21 today due to splashdown weather! The call came two minutes before undocking commands. pic.twitter.com/KECawx747C
— Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) January 11, 2021
Once the capsule departs from the International Space Station, it will take about 12 hours to reach the targeted landing zone.
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