SpaceX will launch humans into space sooner than you think

[Mike Wehner]

• SpaceX will finally send humans into space in May, according to company President Gwynne Shotwell.
• Both SpaceX and Boeing are part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, and SpaceX will be the first company to launch astronauts for NASA
• The mission will last at least "a few days" and will transport a pair of NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
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It's been a long time coming, but NASA's Commercial Crew program will finally produce a crewed mission in May, SpaceX says. The company says it is aiming for its first crewed launch in May, which is right around the corner and well ahead of competitor Boeing.

SpaceX announced its immediate plans on Tuesday, with President Gwynne Shotwell offering a handful of key details about how things will play out, though many of the specifics remain unclear. The current plan will see a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carry a pair of NASA astronauts to the International Space Station for a brief visit before returning to Earth.

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