NASA Delays Dragon Return Amid Favorable Weather Concerns

NASA has postponed its plan to return SpaceX’s cargo ship Dragon to Earth, citing unfavorable weather conditions off the coast of California. Initially set for Thursday, the mission is now being reviewed again before a new target date can be determined.

Mission teams will wait until 12 p.m. EDT today to reassess the situation before announcing the next possible undocking opportunity. SpaceX’s 32nd commercial resupply services mission is still on track, but the agency won’t provide an update on the timing of its return until further notice.

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Source: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/22/nasa-spacex-stand-down-24-hours-for-dragon-undocking