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SpaceX flight led by first black female commander sets US speed record

Sky News Technology · Oct 2, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record.

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