SpaceX unveils new spacecraft to take astronauts to space station, back to Earth
Greg Botelho, CNN
The Dragon V2, created by the company SpaceX, is the newest technology available for space travel. It's unique ability to bring astronauts to the International Space Station and then back to Earth is the first of its kind. It can transport several astronauts for several days. This technological innovation makes it more convenient for astronauts to go to the ISS, cuts down on costs, and creates more opportunities for exploration. Its ability to control descents gives it the ability to land virtually anywhere, much like a helicopter. Although the only times it has been used its been unmanned, the creator, Elon Musk, plans on changing that.
Creations like this keeps the United States constantly pushing for more innovative, economically cheaper, and safer space travel. Hopefully we can meet Obama' goal of putting a man on Mars in 2030.
That is amazing! I love space and maybe we are upon a new space frontier with this spacecraft and about to discover more knowledge!!
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