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SpaceX Crew-1, utilizing the Crew Dragon spacecraft named Resilience, was the first operational crewed mission of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Launched on November 15, 2020, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, the flight successfully transported a crew of four—three NASA astronauts and one JAXA astronaut—to the International Space Station for a six-month stay as part of Expedition 64.
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What was the SpaceX Crew-1 mission?
SpaceX Crew-1, utilizing the Crew Dragon spacecraft named Resilience, was the first operational crewed mission of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Launched on November 15, 2020, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, it successfully transported a crew of four to the International Space Station (ISS).
Who were the astronauts on the Crew-1 Resilience mission?
The mission carried a crew of four, consisting of three NASA astronauts—Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker—and one JAXA astronaut, Soichi Noguchi. Victor Glover notably performed his first spacewalks during this mission.
How long did the Crew-1 mission stay at the International Space Station?
The Crew Dragon Resilience remained docked to the ISS for approximately six months. The crew successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida in May 2021, concluding a highly successful 167-day mission in space.
Why was the Crew-1 spacecraft named Resilience?
The spacecraft's name, Resilience, was chosen by the crew to honor the global scientific and medical communities, as well as the public, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It was officially announced just a few weeks before the historic launch.
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