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SpaceX's Crew Dragon docks with ISS in historic maneuver

Nick Lavars March 3, 2019

Following its successful liftoff and entry into orbit on Saturday, SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft has ticked off another critical milestone in its first mission to space, successfully docking with the ISS following a first-of-a-kind maneuver

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SpaceX's Crew Dragon scheduled for first trip to orbit

Nick Lavars February 20, 2019

Following a series of delays and setbacks, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is finally set for proper lift-off, with NASA today announcing it is targeting March 2 for the spacecraft’s maiden voyage into orbit.

Render of the Crew Dragon capsule lifting off

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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule perched on pad ahead of first orbital flight

Nick Lavars January 6, 2019

SpaceX has been sending its unmanned Dragon spacecraft on resupply missions to the International Space Station since 2012, and now a version decked out for human rides is edging closer to joining in the fun.

SpaceX has built a new walkway for astronauts to board its Crew Dragon capsule