SpaceX launches crew mission led by first Black female commander

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 02:25 · Archive

SpaceX launched four astronauts led by Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to command a crew to orbit.

SpaceX launched four astronauts on Thursday led by Jessica Watkins, who became the first Black woman to command a crew to orbit. The Dragon capsule reached the International Space Station in eight hours, setting a US speed record. The launch followed a three-week delay to repair the capsule's leaking fuel system.

How it is being reported

• SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed recordGuardian World · 2 Oct, 01:50
• SpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew missionArs Technica · 1 Oct, 23:07

In this story: SpaceX · Jessica Watkins · International Space Station · Nasa

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