SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft in pictures
Summary: SpaceX is preparing to launch the first private-sector flight to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket will launch its Dragon capsule at the beginning of May
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Technicians load supplies into Dragon
NASA officials compare this mission to the Mercury programme, which was the first step to the Apollo programme and landing on the moon. SpaceX's launch is expected to open the door for future commercial flights.
Above, technicians load supplies into Dragon in preparation for their rendezvous.
Image credit: NASA
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