All Aboard! Astronauts Climb Into Dragon for NASA Crewed Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 crew members now are boarding SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. Before entering the spacecraft, all four crewmates signed their names inside the White Room, the area at the end of the crew access arm that leads to the spacecraft. The term “White Room” dates back to NASA’s Gemini program, and to honor this human […] The post All Aboard! Astronauts Climb Into Dragon for NASA Crewed…
NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney enter SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft for the mission's crew access arm connection on Oct. 1, 2026. They sign their names in the White Room, a tradition dating back to NASA’s Gemini program. Once inside, the astronauts assume an upright position while their seats are prepared for launch. The side hatch is then closed, marking the crew's entry into Dragon.
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