Crew-13 Rocket and Spacecraft at Launch Pad
A SpaceX rocket and spacecraft have been positioned at the launch pad in Florida, preparing to send four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1. The crew includes two NASA astronauts, a Canadian astronaut, and a Russian cosmonaut who will embark on a long-duration science mission. The mission is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex 40.
Why it's good news: It marks an exciting new chapter in space exploration as the astronauts prepare to conduct valuable scientific research.
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