2012milestonemonthDay 05-25
SpaceX's Dragon (COTS Demo Flight 2) became the first commercial spacecraft to berth with the International Space Station, validating NASA's strategy of partnering with private companies for ISS resupply.
Dragon becomes first commercial spacecraft to dock with the ISS
May 25, 2012 · milestone
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