SpaceX flight led by first black female commander sets US speed record

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Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record.

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  • Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 UTC.

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