Axiom Mission 3 splashdown

The Dragon capsule carrying ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt home from the International Space Station splashed down off the coast of Florida, USA, on Friday 9 Februrary 2024 at 13:30 GMT/14:30 CET.

Its return marks the end of Axiom Mission 3.

When a Dragon capsule splashes down, it is met by nearby ships with experts ready to bring it on board, open the hatch, and welcome the astronauts home. After initial medical checks, the crew is transported by helicopter to shore.