SpaceX Dragon Returns to Earth: Mission Successful

SpaceX Dragon Splashdown Video: New Chapter in Space Travel

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has returned to earth, splashing down in the Pacific ocean after delivering equipment, as well as Star Trek actor James Dohan's ashes, to the ISS.

• SpaceX Dragon Connects with ISS
• Scotty's Ashes Aboard SpaceX Dragon
  

Dragon landed 560 miles off the coast of Baja California, clearing the way for SpaceX to begin its 12-flight contract with NASA, which is worth around $1.6 billion.

Meanwhile, Virgin Galactic has gotten the FAA A-OK for suborbital test flights. Welcome to the age of commercial space travel.

Live video of the SpaceX Dragon splashdown and post-mission discussion can be seen below.

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