NASA Astronauts Go Back to the Future With Capsule Launch

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—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.