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    Video duration 1:18
    'Thank you for flying SpaceX' Jump to media player The moment the first crewed SpaceX mission has splashes down safely in the Gulf of Mexico.
    • 02 Aug
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  • SpaceX capsule
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    SpaceX crew leave International Space Station Jump to media player US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are on their way back to Earth in their their Dragon Endeavour capsule.
    • 02 Aug
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  • Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station.
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    Nasa astronauts welcomed to ISS with hugs and handshakes Jump to media player Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station.
    • 31 May
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    What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa? Jump to media player Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX actually does.
    • 27 May
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    Watch: Astronaut capsule docks with space station Jump to media player Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit.
    • 31 May
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    Watch: Nasa and SpaceX lift-off Jump to media player Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station.
    • 30 May
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    Astronauts: What does the 'right stuff' mean today? Jump to media player Nasa astronaut Dr Michael Barratt explains what qualities are required of today's astronauts.
    • 30 May
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    Who is Elon Musk? Jump to media player Meet the man who inspired Robert Downey Jr's take on Iron Man.
    • 28 Sep 18
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First SpaceX crewed mission lands safely

The first crewed SpaceX mission has splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico.

Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken were the first to return to Earth in the Dragon Capsule.

Read more: Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule splashes down

  • 02 Aug 2020
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