SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Carrying Four Astronauts Departs International Space Station, Begins Journey Home
On Saturday, May 1st, 2021, four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule departed the International Space Station (ISS) and began their journey home. This marks the first time a commercial spacecraft has been used to transport astronauts from the ISS. The four astronauts, three from the United States and one from Japan, had been living and working on the ISS for six months. During their stay, they conducted a variety of scientific experiments, including studying the effects of microgravity on the human body and testing new technologies. They also