NASA to Cover 33rd SpaceX Resupply Mission Station Departure
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by Jessica TaveauFebruary 23, 2026
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NASA’s 33rd SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services mission is set to conclude on Thursday, Feb. 26, with the departure of a Dragon spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS). This marks the return of over 5,000 pounds of scientific research samples, supplies, and hardware back to Earth. The mission, which began in August 2023 when the Dragon docked at the ISS, has successfully supported numerous experiments aimed at advancing space exploration and improving life on Earth.
Among the key investigations returning are the Euro Material Ageing study, which tested how materials degrade in space over a year, potentially leading to stronger spacecraft components. Additionally, Thailand’s Liquid Crystals experiment focused on microgravity effects on electronic films, with implications for better displays and optical devices. The mission also carried frozen samples from the Stellar Stem Cells Mission 2, which studied
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Originally published on NASA on 2/23/2026