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NASA astronauts reach ISS, SpaceX's Elon Musk says its the 'first step on a journey toward a civilization on Mars'
• 5 years agoIt was the first time a privately built and owned spacecraft carried astronauts to the space station in its more than 20 years of existence.
Who are the NASA astronauts, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, who will pilot SpaceX's crew capsule?
• 5 years agoHurley and Behnken — both two-time space shuttle fliers — were among four astronauts chosen in 2015 for NASA’s commercial crew program.
How NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the launch of their astronauts in the commerical human spaceflight mission?
Abigailb • 5 years agoAmerican astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will be launched from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
What do we know spacex’s astronaut suits and the vehicle they use to travel to the launchpad; launch on Sunday, 31 May, 12.52 am IST
• 5 years agoMusk named his rocket after the “Star Wars” Millennium Falcon and the capsule's name comes from his jab at the doubters when he started SpaceX.
NASA astronauts launched to the ISS, by SpaceX on Sunday, 31 May, 12.52 am IST will stay longer than originally planned
• 5 years agoCurrently, the ISS is running with a skeleton crew of three astronauts and the new mission is supposed to launch on 27 May.
NASA astronauts complete their dress rehearsal before their SpaceX launch to the ISS on Sunday, 31 May, 12.52 am IST
Trendingdesk • 5 years agoThey will board the SpaceX Dragon capsule on top of the Falcon 9 rocket and it will be the first astronaut launch from the Kennedy Space Center since 2011.
SpaceX's Demo-2 mission called off due to inclement weather, postponed to 31 May, 12.52 am IST
Tech2 News Staff • 5 years agoNASA reported that they had been keeping an eye on the weather but rain, clouds, and lightning violated launch criteria throughout the day.
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule suffers an anomaly during its Florida engine test
• 6 years agoSpaceX's first crewed test flight is slated to launch in July with astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken.
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashes down into the Atlantic marking first success
• 6 years agoAfter a six-day mission to the ISS, Crew Dragon detached at about 0730 GMT and sped back to earth.