Article 4AMJB SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashes down successfully in Atlantic

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashes down successfully in Atlantic

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Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
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Nasa's quest to resume manned space flight from the US moves a step closer

The SpaceX commercial astronaut capsule has splashed down successfully in the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant step in Nasa's quest to resume manned space flight from the US.

The Crew Dragon capsule, whose lone occupant was a test dummy named Ripley, spent a week docked at the International Space Station (ISS) before returning to Earth on Friday morning.

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