Washington [US]: NASA's Space X Crew-1 astronauts truly deserve a big hand as after surviving 167 days in space, the longest duration mission for a U.S. spacecraft since the final Skylab mission in 1974, Dragon and the Crew-1 astronauts returned safely to Earth on Sunday morning! NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission launched November 15, 2020, on a Falcon 9 rocket from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Throughout their mission, the Crew-1 astronauts contributed to scientific investigations and technology demonstrations, in addition to spacewalks and public engagement events, while aboard the orbiting laboratory. In early 2021, the Crew-1 astronauts had significant roles to play in five spacewalks outside the orbiting laboratory. The goal of NASA's Commercial Crew Program is safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station.

Source: Mint May 02, 2021 12:11 UTC