Four astronauts arrive at International Space Station on record-setting flight
What happened
A crew of four astronauts, including U.S., Canadian, and Russian personnel, arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday following an eight-hour express flight.
The flight set a new U.S. speed record for reaching the station.
Why it matters
The mission proceeded on schedule after SpaceX performed an in-place repair on a leaking valve on the loaded Dragon spacecraft, avoiding a potential multi-month delay.
Context
The crew is scheduled to remain on the International Space Station for a six-month mission focused on human health research.
The mission is commanded by Jessica Watkins, who is the first Black woman to lead a NASA orbital mission.
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- Batesville Daily Guard Astronauts arrive at International Space Station on the quickest US express flight yet Detected as syndicated or near-duplicate coverage.
- Webpronews SpaceX Performs In-Place Surgery on Loaded Dragon to Keep Crew Mission on Track