SUMMARY
- SpaceX embarks on its 11th human spaceflight mission with Crew-7.
- The mission is slated for a six-month stint at the ISS.
- The team boasts international astronauts and the reusable Crew Dragon capsule "Endurance".
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SpaceX is at it again, folks! Bright and early on a Saturday morning from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, Elon Musk's renowned space company kicked off their 11th human spaceflight mission. This one, dubbed Crew-7, is more than just another launch; it's a pivotal moment in SpaceX's long-term collaboration with NASA.
This mission is an exciting six-month orbital staycation for its crew at the International Space Station (ISS). And while counting might not be everyone's idea of fun, we should note this launch is SpaceX's sixth with NASA.
But who's on board? Let’s roll call: Leading the pack is NASA's own Jasmin Moghbeli, with Andreas Mogensen from Denmark steering the ship. Japan's Satoshi Furukawa and Russia’s Konstantin Borisov are on deck as mission specialists. What's even cooler? They're soaring the stars in SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, named "Endurance". This isn't her maiden voyage either; she's been to space thrice!
This collaboration falls under NASA’s Commercial Crew program, with SpaceX contracted for 14 thrilling missions. Not to stir the pot, but while SpaceX is making cosmic waves, Boeing's Starliner capsule is, well, still trying to find its feet. Here's hoping they catch up soon. Competition, after all, is the spice of space life!
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