In preparation for the first astronauts launch in 9 years from U.S. soil NASA wants to help the public get to know the brave space explorers that will be onboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on its first flight with people on board.
As of Friday, the first crewed launch from U.S. soil since 2011 is slated for May 27. It’s a lot to sum up but this launch has been years in the making, from NASA selecting SpaceX and Boeing to develop spacecraft to carry American astronauts to the major milestones and accomplishments, as well as set backs along the way.
Those key events have all led up to NASA being able to send its astronauts to the International Space Station without relying on the Russian Space Agency Rocosmos.