SpaceX Makes History with Successful Crew-2 Mission to ISS
Introduction
SpaceX has once again made history by delivering a new crew to the International Space Station in just 15 hours. This incredible feat was made possible by the successful launch of the Crew-2 mission from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Friday, April 23rd.
Key Details
The four astronauts on board the Crew Dragon spacecraft include NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, and Roscosmos (Russian Space Agency) cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy. This diverse team will join the current ISS crew of three, including NASA's Kate Rubins, and Roscosmos' Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov.
The Crew-2 mission marks the third time SpaceX has delivered astronauts to the ISS, following the successful Crew-1 mission in November 2020. This incredible turnaround time of just 15 hours from launch to arrival showcases the incredible capabilities of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and the partnership between NASA and SpaceX.
Impact
The arrival of the Crew-2 mission brings the total number of people on the ISS to 11, the highest number since 2009. The new crew will spend at least six months aboard the ISS conducting various experiments and research, including studies on how microgravity affects
