Saul Martinez
We Have Liftoff: Congratulations to NASA and SpaceX
By:
Leah Weber
Here's to NASA, SpaceX, Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, and all of the engineers, scientists, and staff involved with the Saturday, May 30th historical launch.
May 30, 2020
At 3:22P ET the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft powered by the resuable Falcon-9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39a. This mission is carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley towards the International Space Station.
We celebrate NASA, SpaceX, Astronauts Bob and Doug, and all of the engineers, scientists, and staff involved with the Saturday, May 30th historical launch.
The whole world was watching today as we entered this new realm of space travel. Everyone is sending their well wishes to all involved.
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