Dragon Successfully Approaches and Docks with the International Space Station

TLDRDragon spacecraft successfully approaches and docks with the International Space Station. The crew will experience up to 14 days on board the station. The docking process involves several maneuvers and checkpoints, ensuring a safe and secure connection. Once docked, the crew will proceed with hatch opening and initial pressurization.

Key insights

🚀Dragon spacecraft successfully approaches and docks with the International Space Station.

👨‍🚀👩‍🚀Crew inside Dragon will spend up to 14 days on board the station.

🔒The docking process involves several maneuvers and checkpoints to ensure a safe connection.

Q&A

How long will the crew stay on board the International Space Station?

—The crew will spend up to 14 days on board the International Space Station.

What is involved in the docking process?

—The docking process includes several maneuvers and checkpoints to safely connect the Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station.

Timestamped Summary

05:40[Music] Welcome everyone to our continued coverage of ax3 Mission. Dragon spacecraft approaches and docks with the International Space Station.

06:00Dragon spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Center and is now in position just outside the International Space Station.

08:50Dragon spacecraft docks with the space station and joins the Dragon spacecraft already docked since August 27th, 2023.

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