SpaceX set to make history with first crewed launch from US soil since 2011

Countdown underway for historic SpaceX launch

SpaceX is set to make history today with the first crewed launch from US soil since 2011. The launch, which is scheduled for 3:22 p.m. ET, will see two NASA astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The astronauts will be traveling to the International Space Station (ISS) on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, which is the first commercial spacecraft to be used for a crewed mission to the ISS.

Mission will test SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft

The mission, known as Demo-2, is a crucial test flight for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft. The spacecraft is designed to carry up to seven astronauts to and from the ISS, and it is expected to play a major role in NASA's future plans for human spaceflight. The Demo-2 mission will test the Crew Dragon's systems, including its launch, docking, and re-entry capabilities.

Launch is a major milestone for SpaceX

The launch is a major milestone for SpaceX, which has been working for years to develop a reusable rocket and spacecraft system. The company's founder, Elon Musk, has said that he hopes to eventually use the Crew Dragon to send humans to Mars. The launch is also a significant moment for NASA, which is looking to SpaceX to help it achieve its goal of returning humans to the Moon by 2024.

Mission will be closely watched by the world

The launch is expected to be watched by millions of people around the world. It is a major step forward in the history of human spaceflight, and it could have a profound impact on the future of space exploration.