Watch Recognizing: An Omega X-33 On-Board The SpaceX Falcon 9 With The Crew Dragon, Launching Right now

Right now marks the (hopeful) historic launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon capsule on high. Contained in the craft, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will raise off en path to the Worldwide Area Station.

That is the primary time ever that NASA astronauts will make the most of a commercially constructed spacecraft to succeed in the ISS. The craft was constructed below NASA’s Industrial Crew Program and was developed solely by SpaceX. Traditionally, NASA subcontracted quite a few aerospace corporations to construct spacecraft, however SpaceX exists within the non-public sector.

However this isn’t the primary time NASA astronauts will put on an Omega X-33 on a mission. Look fastidiously, and you may see one on the wrist of Behnken throughout the pre-launch checks with the signature velcro strap.