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Crew Dragon Parachutes into Atlantic

Crew Dragon Parachutes into Atlantic
Crew Dragon Parachutes into Atlantic

May 6, 2015 — The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft descends into the Atlantic Ocean under a parachute following a simulated emergency at the launch pad. SpaceX is placing the Crew Dragon through a worst-case scenario abort tests in order to reduce risk and refine the design.

Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett