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NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission astronauts arrive at the Kennedy Space Center. Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, along with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, are scheduled to head to the International Space Station on April 22. IMAGES
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley cross over into the International Space Station after the hatch was opened between the ISS and the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. They are the first US astronauts to arrive on an American spacecraft in nine years. IMAGES
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk talks to astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley as the historic SpaceX-NASA mission is set to proceed on schedule, although uncertainty remains over weather conditions just hours before takeoff. IMAGES
The International Space Station's hatch opens for the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, welcoming four astronautsm Raja Chari, Kayla Barron, Tom Marshburn and Matthias Maurer. They are kicking off a six-month stay on the orbiting outpost. IMAGES
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket takes off with four astronauts on the "Crew-3" mission to the International Space Station, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. IMAGES
The Crew Dragon capsule undocks from the International Space Station as the four members of the SpaceX Crew-2 mission begin their return journey to Earth. IMAGES