SpaceX Nabs Second Crew Mission to International Space Station

The days of U.S. astronauts riding solely Russian vehicles to the International Space Station is drawing to an end. On Friday, NASA announced a second crew mission with the private space company after they completed several developmental milestones. NASA also reviewed the Crew Dragon spacecraft, Falcon 9 rocket and the ground systems supporting the inevitable launch. The days of U.S. astronauts riding solely Russian vehicles to the International Space Station is drawing to an end. On Friday, NASA announced a second crew mission with the private space company after they completed several developmental milestones. NASA also reviewed the Crew Dragon spacecraft, Falcon 9 rocket and the ground systems supporting the inevitable launch. More

(Source: News Ledge - Aug 2)