NASA certifies SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft ahead of Crew-1 launch

SpaceNews·Nov 11

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NASA has certified the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft for astronaut flights. The certification appears to clear the way for a launch, with some reports indicating a specific launch date, although the date is not consistently reported. A Crew Dragon mission is expected to carry a NASA crew to the space station, marking a new development in human spaceflight.

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