U.S., European Astronauts Head To ISS On Crew Dragon Freedom

Falcon 9
The rocket lifted off early April 27 from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A.
Credit: Aubrey Gemignani/NASA
CAPE CANAVERAL—A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket delivered a Crew Dragon capsule into orbit on April 27, sending four astronauts on their way to the International Space Station (ISS). The 3:52 a.m. EDT launch from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A came less than two days after another Crew Dragon...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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