"SpaceX Dragon Prepares for Departure: NASA Covers Science-Filled Journey"
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft, loaded with 3,600 pounds of cargo, is set to undock from the International Space Station on Thursday and return to Earth on Friday. The Expedition 69 crew members also engaged in research activities and maintenance work on the station, focusing on space botany, robotics, and human research. The cargo craft will splash down off the coast of Florida for retrieval by NASA and SpaceX personnel.