SpaceX's Crew Dragon Carries Third Set of Astronauts to Orbit

The Crew-2 mission successfully reached orbit in the early morning hours on Friday, lighting up the Florida sky.

By Eric Betz
Apr 23, 2021 10:30 AMApr 23, 2021 12:39 PM
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On Friday, April 23, the Crew-2 mission successfully carried four astronauts into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch was broadcast live on NASA TV. (Credit: NASA)

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Just before dawn broke at America’s Space Coast this morning, four astronauts were lofted safely into orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. The Crew-2 mission will rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS) at around 5:10 a.m. EDT on Saturday, April 24.

Space fans and area residents who woke up early enough were treated to an incredible sight, as the launch lit up the Florida skies.

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