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SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut mission's return to Earth early Friday (May 6) was captured in epic photos.

NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-3 arrived home Friday morning after a six-month stint at the International Space Station.

Crew-3's Dragon capsule, named Endurance, undocked from the International Space Station early Thursday morning (May 5), ending the mission's six-month stay aboard the orbiting lab.

SpaceX and NASA are keeping very busy with splashdown of the Crew-3 mission and Starliner's Orbital Test Flight 2 in two weeks, the space agencies will also be launching another round of Starlink satellites into orbit.

Crew-3's Dragon capsule had been scheduled to depart the ISS on Wednesday (May 4) and return to Earth the following day. But things have been pushed back a bit, NASA officials announced today (May 3).

The SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts seemed to be enjoying themselves as they tested out their spacesuits ahead of their return to Earth.

The Atlas V took off at 5:34 a.m. from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. READ: Dream Chaser to call Kennedy Space Center homeNASA’s Kennedy Space Center named its first woman as the new director. Read: Jessica Watkins to be first Black woman on International Space Station CrewWatkins is scheduled to fly to the space station in April 2022. The Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral previewed plans in December for a new attraction focusing on the latest innovations in space exploration. Florida space flight company Space Perspective is taking reservations on its Spaceship Neptune for flights in early 2024.

Astronauts at the International Space Station have returned to normal operations after a couple of adrenalin-filled days following a Russian anti-satellite missile test that threw an out-of-control cloud of space debris into the station's orbit. Hatches leading to modules farther away from the space station's core were opened Wednesday (Nov. 17) at about 1:20 a.m (EST), NASA said in a statement, giving astronauts once again a little bit more life space. During the shutdown, which started early Monday (Nov. 15), the Japanese Kibo module, the European Columbus module, the Bigelow inflatable habitat as well as NASA's Permanent Multipurpose Module and the Quest airlock were all sealed off. NASA said that during the first three days after the destructive incident, the space station didn't have to perform any space junk-dodging maneuvers. The highest risk of collision has now passed, the agency added. Related: Space debris from Russian anti-satellite missile test spotted in telescope images and video

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX will try again Saturday to launch a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from the Space Coast. WATCH: NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-3 successfully docks at International Space StationFriday morning’s scheduled launch was called off because of weather concerns at the launch pad and at sea in the booster recovery zone. The launch is part of SpaceX’s mission to provide worldwide high-speed internet. READ: Artemis Moon mission delayed to 2025, NASA administrator saysThe launch is set for 7:19 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. WATCH: More than just a ‘moon selfie’: Embry-Riddle students sending camera to spaceChannel 9 will have live coverage of the launch on Eyewitness News.

A shiny new SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station as part of the company's Crew-3 mission docked successfully at the orbiting lab Thursday evening (Nov. 11).

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Crew-3 astronauts will dock their SpaceX Crew Dragon at the International Space Station ahead of schedule tonight, at 6:33 p.m. The four astronauts lifted off from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday in a dazzling nighttime launch. WATCH: Crew-3 successfully blasts off from Kennedy Space Center following delaysThe crew will be welcomed onto the station by NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and his cosmonaut crewmates. READ: Crew-3 launch brings first-time spectators from around the globe to TitusvilleMeanwhile, SpaceX is already preparing for its next flight. PHOTOS: Crew-3 successfully blasts off from Kennedy Space Center following delaysExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Crew-3 launch People gathered to watch the Crew-3 successfully launch from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday night.

A brilliant fireball lit up the night sky just after a SpaceX rocket launched the Crew-3 NASA mission late Wednesday (Nov. 10).

NASA and its astronauts are sharing their respect for U.S. veterans this Veterans Day (Nov. 11).

The Crew-3 astronauts on SpaceX's new Crew Dragon Endurance have shared a brief glimpse of their life in orbit after launch.

Just moments after entering Earth orbit, SpaceX Crew-3 astronaut Kayla Barron released a sparkling sea turtle to float above her head. The "zero-g indicator" showed she and her crew were weightless.

SpaceX Crew-3 launch: 10 stunning photos captured by skygazers Photographers are silhouetted as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon attached lifts off Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts lifted off Wednesday night from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX rocket headed to the International Space Station. The mission, dubbed Crew-3, was the company’s fourth launch for NASA and fifth carrying passengers, according to The Associated Press. >> PHOTOS: SpaceX launches Crew-3 astronauts for NASA>> Visit WFTV.com for more coverage of the Crew-3 launchSkygazers took to social media to share their photos. pic.twitter.com/R7K9Fhx2TM — John Kraus (@johnkrausphotos) November 11, 2021Photo by @defjeff1769, InstagramPhoto by @scottryanphotography, InstagramPhoto by @astr0nick, InstagramPhoto by @raleighskyline, InstagramPhoto by @ryanmorrillphotography, Instagram– The Associated Press contributed to this report. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Photos: SpaceX launches Crew-3 astronauts for NASA A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Despite rain falling earlier in the night, a few hundred people gathered at Space View Park in Titusville to view the launch of SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch Wednesday night. WATCH: Crew-3 successfully blasts off from Kennedy Space Center following delays“It was indescribable,” she said, grinning, after watching the launch. READ: Despite gloomy day, weather conditions still favorable for Crew-3 launch“It was awesome,” their daughter said, though insisting she didn’t want to be an astronaut. Clouds temporarily got in the way, but spectators were still treated to amazing sights, leaving everyone in a cheerful mood as they packed up. READ: ‘Horrific’: Port Canaveral officials talk devastating impacts of pandemic, plans for reboundSee our photo gallery below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Crew-3 launch People gathered to watch the Crew-3 successfully launch from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday night.

On Nov. 10, 2021, SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Crew-3 mission for NASA. Liftoff occurred at 9:03 p.m. EST from NASA's Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.The Crew-3 mission marked SpaceX's fifth crewed spaceflight and the fourth astronaut mission for NASA. Crew-3 launched NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, Kayla Barron and European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer. It is the first spaceflight for Chari, Barron and Maurer, though Marshburn has flown before.Check out SpaceX's stunning nighttime launch of the Crew-3 mission here, as well as photos from the flight, by clicking the arrows above. In this image: The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-3 mission for NASA strike a pose in their launch suits ahead of launch. They are: (from left) ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer, mission specialist; NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, pilot; Raja Chari, commander; and Kayla Barron, mission specialist.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon launched four astronauts into space for NASA's Crew-3 mission on Nov. 10.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to launch four astronauts from Florida on Wednesday.

Elon Musk's space company is set to launch the Crew-3 mission for NASA on Wednesday evening, in the fifth SpaceX crewed mission in the past eighteen months.

The International Space Station will dodge a piece of Chinese space junk today (Nov. 10) just hours before SpaceX launches a new crew.

SpaceX will launch a crew of four astronauts Wednesday evening (Nov. 10) on its third operational crewed flight for NASA, and you can watch the action online.

NASA is now scheduling the launch of its SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station for no earlier than 9:03 p.m. on Wednesday.

NASA officials said The Space X Crew Dragon capsule splashed down off the Florida coast at 10:33 p.m. on Monday.

The SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth in their Crew Dragon spacecraft Monday afternoon. The crew has been aboard the space station in low-Earth orbit since April. WATCH: NASA makes final preparations for rocket heading around the moon in FebruaryNASA and SpaceX are also hoping to launch Crew-3 atop a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday. The Crew-3 launch has already been pushed back several times due to weather and a medical issue with one of the astronauts. Channel 9 will have continuing coverage of Crew-2′s return to Earth and the launch of Crew-3 on Eyewitness News.

The return of Crew-2 has once again been pushed back, delayed by high winds near the splashdown zone.

SpaceX's current mission to the International Space Station will head home to Earth before its successor lifts off, if all goes according to plan.

Vanishing into the bad weather, it was tough Friday to see a Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule still waiting to fly four astronauts to the International Space Station.

The Crew-3 launch is off until at least Monday and may slip past the Crew-2 astronauts' return to Earth.

NASA and SpaceX are considering several options when it comes to the next crewed launch.

Weather is going to play a major role in the next several launch attempts for NASA and SpaceX. The next attempt for Crew-3 to launch from Kennedy Space Center is Saturday at 11:36 p.m.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — First it was the weather, then a “minor medical issue” that delayed the launch of Crew-3. As of this afternoon, teams are still targeting an 11:36 p.m. launch from the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. While there are a lot of moving parts, there’s time or a direct handover between the Crew-2 and Crew-3 astronauts aboard the International Space Station. “There are so many factors that play into a launch being safe,” said Kyle Herring with NASA Public Affairs. Even as Crew-3 prepares to launch, mission teams continue to evaluate dates for a return of the Crew-2 astronauts who launched to the ISS more than six months ago.

SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut launch for NASA has been delayed until at least Saturday (Nov. 6) by a "minor medical issue" affecting a crewmember.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Update: A “minor medical issue involving one of its crew members” forced the Crew-3 launch to be delayed a second time, NASA Commercial Crew announced Monday afternoon. LAUNCH UPDATE: @NASA's @SpaceX #Crew3 mission is now targeted to launch no earlier than 11:36pm ET on Saturday, Nov. 6 due to a minor medical issue involving one of its crew members. More details: https://t.co/Wwjb9U8G9G pic.twitter.com/PCiUhYD2bN — NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) November 1, 2021Read our previous coverage below:8:00 a.m. update:NASA’s cancels Sunday’s Crew-3 rocket launch over weather concerns. Launch Update ➡️ @NASA's @SpaceX #Crew3 mission is now targeted for Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 1:10am ET due to a large storm system elevating winds and waves in the Atlantic Ocean along the Crew Dragon flight path for the Oct. 31 launch attempt. Learn more: https://t.co/WdCdLAKnd4 pic.twitter.com/Z2u0nFRmC6 — NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) October 30, 2021Previous Story:If you’re going to be up super early Halloween, you will have a big treat in store for you when you look up to the skies.

SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch was originally scheduled for Halloween, but a large storm system elevated winds and waves along the Crew Dragon’s flight path. READ: Weather forces delay in Crew-3 rocket launch, eyeing Wednesday for launchLaunch Update ➡️ @NASA's @SpaceX #Crew3 mission is now targeted for Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 1:10am ET due to a large storm system elevating winds and waves in the Atlantic Ocean along the Crew Dragon flight path for the Oct. 31 launch attempt. Learn more: https://t.co/WdCdLAKnd4 pic.twitter.com/Z2u0nFRmC6 — NASA Commercial Crew (@Commercial_Crew) October 30, 2021NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, Kayla Barron and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer will launch on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center. The launch would have Crew-3 arriving at the space station at about 11 p.m. Wednesday, for a short handover with the astronauts that flew to the station as part of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission. Crew-3 astronauts are set to return in late April 2022.

Weather downrange in Crew Dragon’s flight path is the reason SpaceX and NASA are now targeting Wednesday morning for launch.

No, you won’t see any flying witches or ghosts (most likely), but you’ll see a rocket heading to the International Space Station. READ: All eyes on weather for early Sunday crewed launch as astronauts makes final preparationsThis will be the fifth human spaceflight aboard the Dragon capsule. Here’s how to watch the launch:Television streaming apps:Our WFTV Now app is free on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick. READ: SpaceX on track for weekend Crew-3 launch following successful static fire testMobile apps:WFTV Mobile News app:Free in the app store, but you can also download it by clicking on this link. Watch our 24-hour weather live stream with hourly updates from our certified meteorologists.

The flight will debut a new capsule, named Endurance, with improvements based on lessons learned.

The flight will debut a new capsule, named Endurance, with improvements based on lessons learned.

The flight will debut a new capsule, named Endurance, with improvements based on lessons learned.

Four astronauts will be launching for a six-month mission in a Crew Dragon spacecraft on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket this weekend.

Four astronauts will spend the next six months conducting science experiments and maintenance on the orbiting laboratory. On Friday night, SpaceX and NASA teams have their launch readiness review, and officials are keeping a very close eye on the weather. READ: NASA announces coverage plan for week leading up to Crew-3 launchEuropean Space Agency astronaut Mattias Maurer will join NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Raja Chari and Kayla Barron. On Thursday night, the Crew-3 astronauts completed a countdown dress rehearsal ahead of Sunday’s 2:21 a.m. launch. READ: 9 things to do this weekend: SpaceX Crew-3 launch, Halloween movie at Lake Eola & moreThe launch weather for the mission looks great, but it’s the weather along the possible abort sites that’s marginal.

NASA officials gathered at Kennedy Space Center on Friday to confirm this weekend's SpaceX launch of four astronauts is proceeding as planned, though forecasted weather conditions are still a concern.

SpaceX has fired up the rocket that will launch its next crew of astronauts toward the International Space Station this weekend.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which will ferry NASA's next group of astronauts to space has rolled to the pad.

Four astronauts were all smiles as they arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 26) ahead of SpaceX's third operational astronaut launch for NASA.

SpaceX's newest Crew Dragon capsule will test out some tweaked toilet tech when it lifts off for the first time this weekend.

SpaceX remains on track to launch its spooky space station mission this weekend — as long as a toilet issue gets cleared up in time.

The next crew of astronauts heading to the space station is set to arrive at Kennedy Space Center Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s launch.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has several days of launch and prelaunch activities planned leading up to the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to liftoff early on the morning of Halloween. It’ll be the third crew mission aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. READ: NASA, SpaceX delay Crew-3 rocket launch one day, now scheduled for HalloweenNASA’s coverage of the launch will begin Monday evening with a Flight Readiness Review media teleconference from Kennedy Space Center. On Tuesday, there’s another media event scheduled to mark the arrival of Crew-3 astronauts: Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, Kyla Barron, and Matthias Maurer. If the launch goes off as currently scheduled, the crew will arrive at the space station just after midnight Monday, Nov. 1.

NASA's next space station launch is set for Halloween and will put four more astronauts into space on a SpaceX rocket.

NASA and SpaceX delay Crew3 launch to International Space Station.

Four astronauts are about to spend six months living in Earth orbit, and they cannot wait.

Endurance is scheduled to launch toward the International Space Station on Oct. 30, kicking off SpaceX's Crew-3 mission.

The Crew-3 astronauts are set to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon from Houston ahead of their planned launch from Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station on Halloween weekend.

SpaceX's newest crewed mission to space is ready for launch!

NASA, SpaceX move up Crew-3 rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch will now be happening the day before Halloween. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA will host two briefings on the upcoming Crew-3 launch to the International Space Station. NASA said it will discuss the upcoming crew rotation. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission will carry NASA astronauts Raja Char, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron, as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket to the space station. READ: NASA, SpaceX move up Crew-3 rocket launch at Kennedy Space CenterThe mission is scheduled to launch Saturday, Oct. 30, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch will now be happening the day before Halloween. NASA officials confirmed the launch date has been moved up 24 hours for the next crewed mission to the International Space Station. WATCH: NASA’s Lucy mission set to launch Oct. 16 to study Trojan asteroidsThe early morning Falcon 9 launch is set for 2:43 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew members will be NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron as well as European astronaut Matthias Maurer. Channel 9 will have continuing coverage of the Crew-3 launch on Eyewitness News.

Heavy traffic at the International Space Station has pushed SpaceX's next crewed launch to the orbiting lab for NASA back a week.

Sunday marks one year since humans returned to space during the historic SpaceX Demo-2 launch.

NASA has selected rookie astronaut Kayla Barron as the fourth crewmember to fly on SpaceX's upcoming Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station.

With three crewed launches under its belt, SpaceX has now flown astronauts representing not only NASA, but also the European and Japanese space agencies. But there's a glaring absence: Russia.

NASA and SpaceX have announced that the pair's autumn mission to send four astronauts to the International Space Station, dubbed Crew-3, will launch no earlier than Oct. 23.