NASA’s Capsule Launch Goes ‘Back to the Future’

NASA’s Capsule Launch Goes ‘Back to the Future’
This illustration made available by SpaceX depicts the company's Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket during the uncrewed In-Flight Abort Test for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. SpaceX via AP
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CAPE CANAVERAL—It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the United States—aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.

Make no mistake: This is not your father’s—or grandfather’s—capsule.