The first joint launch to the ISS by SpaceX and NASA will take place on November 14. If it goes according to plan, the crew of Crew-1 will take off
NASA says anyone can followfor the details of the mission virtually - this time they will be given more complete access, which is usually only given to guests in the Space Center. "The experience of the virtual launch of NASA's Crew-1 crew this time includes materials from the launch, a digital ticket on board, notifications on social networks and by mail, and receiving an astronaut's passport, which we will send after a successful launch," the agency added.
You can download the Crew-1 starter passport here. NASA also encourages people to subscribe to their newsletter or receive mission updates on social media.
The first expedition to the ISS turns 20 years old
On October 10, 2020, NASA postponed the start of the firstregular mission Crew-1 to the ISS at the beginning of November. After that, SpaceX had more time to test the operation of the Falcon 9 elements. Earlier, during pre-flight preparation, the company's specialists recorded "non-standard behavior" of the gas generator of the first stage of the launch vehicle.
The mission was successfully completed on August 2, 2020SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2. It was the last major test of the spacecraft before it was certified by NASA for regular commercial manned flights to the ISS.
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