Article 43ZVJ Spacewatch: Nasa to launch new crewed craft in 2019

Spacewatch: Nasa to launch new crewed craft in 2019

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Stuart Clark
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Capsules being developed to act as taxis between Earth and International Space Station

Nasa and its commercial partners, Boeing and SpaceX, are nearing the end of their programme to develop new crew capsules that will act as taxis between Earth and the International Space Station (ISS).

Two final uncrewed test flights have been confirmed for next year, which will be followed by the first astronauts in the summer.

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