SpaceX delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station in a record time of 15 hours after launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The crew consists of NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platonov. They will spend at least six months aboard the station, swapping places with four colleagues. The delivery was necessitated by the grounding of Boeing's Starliner, which affected Fincke and Yui’s original mission plans. Upon arrival, Cardman remarked on the beauty of the space station from their capsule.
SpaceX successfully delivered a fresh crew to the International Space Station, completing the journey in just 15 hours, highlighting the efficiency of their transport capabilities.
NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan's Kimiya Yui and Russia's Oleg Platonov, are now aboard the space station for at least six months.
Cardman expressed awe at seeing the space station during their arrival, indicative of the excitement experienced by astronauts upon reaching their destination.
The crew exchange highlights the impact of delays experienced by other missions, exemplified by the prolonged stay of astronauts Wilmore and Williams at the space station.
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