NASA and SpaceX launched their first crew in space headed for the international space station using "Crew Dragon". This is the first mission launched from U.S Soil since 2011. This marks a big change for NASA and the U.S since they relied on Russian missiles in order to launch space missions. Every time the U.S used Russian missiles they would be charged almost 100 million dollars. The partnership marks a new age of American space exploration, a return to it and a shift away from joint missions with other countries into space. NASA will still have to pay for seats on space missions but this will be paid to SpaceX, an American company. For SpaceX and Elon Musk, this means a dream come true after almost 20 years since he founded the company. Almost two decades of research, investing, trials, failures, and ultimately triumph has lead to what seems to be a revival of American space exploration.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-crew-dragon-launch-today-four-astronauts-international-space-station-2020-11-15/
Jimmy Oropeza
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