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California Feels Sonic Boom, Fears Earthquake as SpaceX Crew-11 Returns

California Feels Sonic Boom, Fears Earthquake as SpaceX Crew-11 Returns

Summary

Californians were surprised by a loud sonic boom when a SpaceX spacecraft carrying NASA's Crew-11 returned to Earth. The spacecraft had to come back early due to a medical issue with one of the astronauts on board. The capsule safely landed in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.

Key Facts

  • A sonic boom was heard in California as the SpaceX Dragon capsule re-entered Earth's atmosphere.
  • NASA's Crew-11 returned from the International Space Station early because of a medical issue with an astronaut.
  • The incident caused a spike in online searches for information about earthquakes.
  • The SpaceX capsule landed in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.
  • The health issue was not an emergency, but NASA wanted the astronaut to receive medical care on Earth.
  • The crew had been in space since August before returning.
  • NASA and SpaceX plan to send a new crew to the International Space Station by mid-February.
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