Article 53VWW Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch first astronauts from US soil since 2011

Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch first astronauts from US soil since 2011

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Rupert Neate
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Falcon 9 rocket to make history as billionaire seeks to commercialise space travel

Elon Musk's SpaceX company hopes to make history on Wednesday by launching the first astronauts into space from US soil in nine years, as the billionaire takes the next step in his dream to commercialise space travel.

Donald Trump will be among the spectators at Kennedy space centre in Florida to witness the launch, which has been given the green light despite the coronavirus lockdown.

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