NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden visits SpaceX after historic Dragon spacecraft mission
In short: NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden toured SpaceX facilities in Texas and California. This visit followed the Dragon spacecraft's successful round-trip mission to the International Space Station, where it proved its capability to maneuver, berth, and return safely to Earth.
The visit highlights a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight, as the Dragon spacecraft demonstrated the essential ability to dock with the International Space Station and complete a safe landing back on Earth. Administrator Bolden's tour of the Texas and California sites underscores the growing collaboration between NASA and private space exploration companies.
Beyond the SpaceX mission, the update covers a range of NASA activities, including research efforts at Langley, a record-breaking engine test, and the selection of a new site for the Curiosity rover. Additionally, the report notes the successful orbital deployment of the NuSTAR telescope.
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