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‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record

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What happened

Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica Watkins Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US spee…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:18:45 UTC.

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