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Plans for the spacecraft's return to Earth include several critical burns leading up to its splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean, expected around 12:39 a.m. Central Time (1:39 a.m. Eastern) on December 17th. While NASA will not broadcast the splashdown live, they assured that updates would be available through their space station blog.
The mission's success highlights SpaceX's critical role in supporting ongoing scientific research and international collaboration aboard the ISS, providing unparalleled logistical support and reinforcing the significance of space exploration.