Watch LIVE as NASA and JAXA Capture and Dock the HTV-X1 with the ISS HTV-X 1 is designed to be more affordable compared to the original H-II Transfer Vehicle. HTV-X will transport cargo to the International Space Station. 1 payload on board this launch comprising of a total mass of 16,000 kilogrammes. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video ac ...

Mission Overview - John McFall is the first astronaut with a disability declared mission ready for the International Space Station [1] - The European Space Agency sought an astronaut with a physical disability to pave the way for others [3] - John McFall could be assigned a mission early next year [8] Astronaut Training and Preparation - John McFall underwent intensive study and training on Earth, underwater, and in zero gravity for a year and a half [4] - He will likely use three prosthetic versions in space: for everyday tasks, exercise, and blastoff/landing [5][6] Personal Background - John McFall lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident at age 19 in Thailand [1] - He is a parolympic sprinter, winning a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Games, and qualified as an orthopedic surgeon [2] Space Station - The International Space Station is currently due to be decommissioned in 2030, but its lifespan could be extended [9]

nominal orbital insertion of SpaceX and we add an incredible ride uphill. And now we like to set our course for the International Space Station aboard the newest member of the Dragon Fleet, our spacecraft named Grace. Grace is more than a name.It reflects the elegance with which we move through space against the backdrop of Earth. It speaks to the refinement of our mission, the harmony of science and spirit, and the unmmerited favor we carry with humility. Grace reminds us that spaceflight is not just a fea ...