Watch the live broadcast of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Mission Approach and Docking to International Space Station (ISS), which is a significant milestone in space exploration. Don’t miss out on the details of this historic event!
In an early morning event on August 26, at 3:27 a.m. ET (07:27 UTC), the Falcon 9 rocket flawlessly initiated the seventh operational human spaceflight mission, Crew-7, destined for the International Space Station (ISS). The momentous liftoff took place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida from the renowned Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A). Notably, the Falcon 9's first stage accomplished a precise landing on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) subsequent to stage separation.

Scheduled for Sunday, August 27, approximately 29 hours after liftoff, Dragon spacecraft is set to autonomously execute a seamless docking maneuver with the space station. This pivotal step in the mission timeline emphasizes the precision and reliability of the technology.

Throughout their tenure aboard the orbiting laboratory, the crew members will actively engage in an array of science and technology demonstrations. These activities hold paramount importance in preparing for upcoming human explorations beyond the confines of low-Earth orbit. Additionally, the outcomes of these experiments are poised to yield substantial benefits for humanity on Earth, complementing routine space station maintenance tasks.

For those keenly following this momentous journey, the eagerly anticipated webcast is set to recommence approximately two hours prior to the spacecraft's scheduled docking. Stay tuned for captivating visuals and expert commentary as Dragon advances towards its rendezvous with the ISS, marking another historic achievement in space exploration.

Crew-7 blog for the latest mission news: [ Ссылка ]

Learn more about the mission and science at: [ Ссылка ]

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