The stranded duo has been aboard the ISS since June due to propulsion issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing on its first crewed mission. Consequently, these issues rendered the spacecraft unfit for their return to Earth. As a result, they have remained in orbit longer than anticipated.
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Upcoming Events
All times are listed in U.S. Eastern Time (UTC-4) until 2 a.m. EST on November 2, 2025. After that, they will be UTC-5. Additionally, all broadcasts will stream on NASA+ unless otherwise specified.
Monday, March 17
- 10:45 p.m. | Tune in for coverage of the hatch closing as NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 prepares to return from the International Space Station. The hatch closing is set for 11:15 p.m., so be sure to stream it on NASA+.
Tuesday, March 18
- 12:45 a.m. | Watch the undocking coverage for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 as they return from the International Space Station. Undocking is scheduled for 1:05 a.m., and you won’t want to miss it. Stream on NASA+.
- 2 p.m. | NASA and Firefly will hold a news conference to discuss the Blue Ghost Moon Mission. Therefore, make sure to catch the live stream on NASA+.
- 4:45 p.m. | Continue watching the coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 return from the International Space Station. Expect the deorbit burn around 5:11 p.m., followed by splashdown at approximately 5:57 p.m. Consequently, you can watch it all unfold on NASA+.
- 7:30 p.m. | Join the media conference regarding the return-to-Earth for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission. Be sure to stream it on NASA+.
Wednesday, March 19
- 9 a.m. | Watch interviews with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim from Star City, Russia. Notably, Kim serves as a flight engineer and member of the Expedition 73 crew. Stream on NASA+.
Friday, March 21
- 7:15 a.m. | Tune in for coverage of Northrop Grumman’s NG-21 Cygnus spacecraft release from the International Space Station. The release is scheduled for 7:35 a.m., so don’t forget to watch. Stream on NASA+.
Wednesday, March 26
- 11 a.m. | Join the ISS Expedition 72 in-flight educational event for Richmond Hill High School in Richmond Hill, N.Y. NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will feature in this event, so be sure to watch the live stream on NASA+.
In addition, NASA will offer live coverage of the SpaceX Crew-9’s return to Earth from the International Space Station. This coverage will start with preparations for the Dragon spacecraft, and you can follow along as the events unfold.
