SpaceX Dragon undocks from ISS in mission to get NASA astronauts back to Earth

[nitpicked]

Source: AP

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully undocked from the International Space Station and is headed back to Earth, carrying a crew that includes two astronauts whose return to Earth was delayed, SpaceX said early Tuesday.

"Dragon separation confirmed!" SpaceX wrote on social media. "The spacecraft will now execute a series of departure burns to move away from the @Space_Station. Dragon will reenter the Earth's atmosphere and splash down in ~17 hours."
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The Dragon separated from the ISS at 1:05 a.m. ET and moved above and behind the station before a series of departure burns sent it heading toward Earth.

As they departed, the Dragon and the ISS astronauts shared farewells and commemorations about their time on the capsule, including Dragon commander Nick Hague, who told the ISS crew, "On behalf of Crew-9, it was a privilege to call [the] station home."
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[Buddyzbuddy]

1. I see a huge publicity day for Leon and the Felon.

Oh yeah maybe the weary astronauts will be forced to stand for the photos.

[Polybius]

6. He really should have just stuck to SpaceX and Tesla

It's sad that he ever had to get political.

[Mustellus]

2. The normal crew handover...

.. is a week with both crews on the station, so that the departing crew can show the new guys the ropes.

NASA is doing scheduling for political reasons...

[ChazII]

3. Looking forward to watching coverage of the return to Earth. n/t

[stoned]

4. Thank God this crew is finally coming home

[question everything]

5. I will be glad to see the two astronauts back on solid ground

[Canada Kid]

7. Return to Earth

I'm sure if they had their druthers, they would rather stay up there and avoid Trump, Musk, and having to ride back in a SPACE TESTLA!
It was a quieter world when they left months ago.