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SpaceX astronauts reach ISS in record 7 hours 55 minutes

Original: SpaceX smashes US record as astronauts reach ISS in just 7 hours and 55 minutes

A SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying astronauts has docked with the International Space Station in 7 hours and 55 minutes, reportedly the fastest US crewed journey to the orbital lab on record. The rapid rendezvous shortens the time astronauts spend in a cramped capsule and shows the maturity of SpaceX's docking procedures, drawing wide attention from space watchers.

Why now: A new US record for the fastest crewed trip to the ISS is a notable milestone in human spaceflight.

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SpaceX smashes US record as astronauts reach ISS in just 7 hours and 55 minutes · Interesting Engineering

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