- NASA’s first crewed launch from US soil in nearly a decade is rapidly approaching.
- Two astronauts will be launched to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
- The launch will be the final demonstration of the Crew Dragon before it is certified for regular use by NASA.
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One of NASA’s most important goals — the launch of astronauts from US soil for the first time since the Space Shuttle era — is very, very close to being reached. NASA teamed up with both SpaceX and Boeing for its Commercial Crew Program, tasking both companies with building spacecraft that could safely and swiftly deliver astronauts to the International Space Station. SpaceX is first to arrive at the finish line, but crossing it means a successful launch and journey to the orbiting laboratory.
Now, with just weeks left before the May 27th launch date, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have entered pre-flight quarantine to ensure they remain healthy for the trip and their stay aboard the ISS.
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The first astronauts to fly in a SpaceX ship just entered quarantine originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 13 May 2020 at 17:49:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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