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SpaceX Dragon Freedom Completes Final Florida Recovery Mission

3/22/2025

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The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Freedom has safely returned to Port Canaveral aboard the recovery ship Megan, concluding its Crew-9 mission. This historic moment signifies the last Dragon recovery in Florida, as SpaceX transitions its operations to Southern California. Meanwhile, Falcon 9 boosters will still make their way back to Port Canaveral on drone ships, keeping the excitement alive.

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The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Freedom has safely returned to Port Canaveral aboard the recovery ship Megan, concluding its Crew-9 mission. This historic moment signifies the last Dragon recovery in Florida, as SpaceX transitions its operations to Southern California. Meanwhile, Falcon 9 boosters will still make their way back to Port Canaveral on drone ships, keeping the excitement alive.