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A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will depart the International Space Station on Tuesday, June 16, for its return to Earth with scientific research samples and hardware.

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International Space Station, off the coast of California

Who
NASA, international partners, SpaceX Dragon, SpaceX ground controllers
What
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will depart the International Space Station on Tuesday, June 16, for its return to Earth with scientific research samples and hardware.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:42:00 GMT · 4h 53m ago
Where
International Space Station, off the coast of California ·
Why
The Dragon spacecraft is completing its 34th commercial resupply services mission for NASA, returning valuable scientific research and hardware to Earth.
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How this affects you

The return of thousands of pounds of cargo, including bioprinted tissues, cryogenic fuel data, and DNA-inspired materials, could advance future space exploration and lead to breakthroughs in areas like cancer treatment.

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