Witness history in the making on April 22, 2021, as NASA and SpaceX join forces for the Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Exciting Mission Ahead:
Crew-2 marks the second commercial crew rotation mission to the ISS, with four astronauts – NASA’s Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, JAXA’s Akihiko Hoshide, and ESA’s Thomas Pesquet – embarking on a six-month journey to space.
Dedicated Training:
Prior to liftoff, these astronauts underwent rigorous training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and SpaceX’s facility in Hawthorne. From simulations to emergency drills, they are fully prepared for their mission.
Launch Information:
The Crew-2 mission will launch aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft “Endeavour,” atop a Falcon 9 rocket. Set your alarms for April 22 at 6:11 a.m. EDT with a backup launch opportunity on April 23.
Milestone Collaboration:
The partnership between NASA and SpaceX has transformed space travel by utilizing commercial crew vehicles instead of Russian Soyuz spacecraft. The Crew-2 mission symbolizes ongoing collaboration and the future of human space exploration.
Tune In Live:
Experience this historic moment by watching the live broadcast of the Crew-2 launch on NASA TV or SpaceX’s website. Don’t miss out as astronauts embark on their journey to the ISS from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station!