A historic crew of four astronauts, including the first Black woman to command a mission, successfully reached the International Space Station following an accelerated eight-hour flight that broke a U.S. speed record for such trips. Their launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule came after a three-week delay to address a fuel leak, with weather concerns also posing a threat before liftoff. The mission marks a significant milestone in space exploration, blending record-breaking efficiency with groundbreaking representation. Details on the crew’s arrival and the challenges overcome during the journey are available in the full report.
Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica WatkinsFour astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record, and that created further history with the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit.SpaceX launched commander Jessica Watkins and her crew for Nasa after a three-week delay to fix their Dragon capsule’s leaking fuel system. Thick clouds threatened all morning to halt the countdown but skies cleared enough to allow a safe liftoff from Cape Canaveral at 11.10am (1510 GMT). Continue reading...
