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

Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station following an eight-hour express flight that established a US speed record. The mission was led by commander Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit. Launched by SpaceX for Nasa, the flight occurred after a three-week delay required to repair a leaking fuel system in the Dragon capsule. Despite initial threats from thick clouds, the weather cleared sufficiently to ensure a safe liftoff for the crew.