SpaceX launches crew to ISS
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried four astronauts into space on a mission to the ISS where they will live for up to six months. The crew includes two Americans, one Russian and one Canadian. The launch was successful and the astronauts are now en route to the space station.
Why it's good news: It highlights the ongoing collaboration and cooperation between nations in space exploration.
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