Spokane native’s NASA SpaceX return delayed due to high winds

Wash. – The NASA SpaceX crew, which includes a Spokane native, experienced a delay in their return to Earth due to high winds. Officials decided to postpone the undocking until no earlier than tomorrow. The crew aims to splash down off the coast of California at around 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time or 9:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

The decision to delay was made for safety reasons. High winds in the forecast prompted the change in plans. The crew, which also includes McLean, remains on the mission as they await the right conditions for a safe return…

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