SpaceX's Historic Crew Launch

This chapter explores the groundbreaking launch of SpaceX's Crew Dragon, marking a pivotal moment in private spaceflight with humans being sent to orbit. It discusses NASA's evolving partnership with private companies, highlighting the transition from oversight to a customer role within the commercial crew program. Furthermore, it examines the implications of this shift on NASA's budgetary strategies and its focus on more ambitious projects, while detailing the technological advancements and safety protocols employed by SpaceX.