Who are NASA astronauts going to space from US for the first time since 2011?

X is set to make history on May 30 as it will launch its very first passengers to . This will be organization's very first crewed mission. test flight has been called Demo-2 and is slated to take off on May 30 at 3:22 PM ET (12:52 AM IST) from NASA's Kennedy Center in Florida.

This will be first time in almost a dece that astronauts are launched to orbit from United States and very first occasion where a private vehicle will be used to take m re. NASA ministrator Jim Bridenstine recently stated in a new meeting that y are launching American travellers on American rockets from American soil. He also called it a huge opportunity and a pivotal turning point in time as it's been a long time since country h a chance to do so.

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Who are NASA astronauts who are going to ?

Presently, it's ideal opportunity for X Launch Crew Dragon to have a group. Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are two NASA astronauts going to . two veterans were assigned to this crucial mission back in 2018. Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have been preparing toger for this mission with both X and NASA. y are also prepared to sport X launch's custom suits and sit down inside case.  vehicle will send veteran NASA travellers to International Station (ISS).

For those unaware, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken joined NASA's astronaut program 20 years ago in 2000, and y're both married to fellow NASA astronauts.

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X has gone through last six years preparing to reach this point and finally make things happen. In 2019, X also did a full dress practice, where it effectively launched Crew Dragon to station without any human on board. X h ditionally tried emergency escape system on capsule, affirming that Crew Dragon can carry crew members to safety if anything turns out bly during dispatch.

But re have been mishaps as well, including vehicle blasts or explosion of a Crew Dragon container during a ground test that was conducted earlier. company has since recouped, alluding to disappointments or failures as blessings that helped m make a safe and more secure vehicle.

What are NASA astronauts going to do in ?

When in , astronauts work on mission control and look at different techniques and ndas that group in will use, help check station and vehicle programming, create systems and procedures to be utilised during walks or mechanical operations.

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