NASA and SpaceX are counting down to the launch of their next crewed mission to the International Space Station. <\/p>\n
Crew-8 arrived at the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday. <\/p>\n
The team consists of three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut. <\/p>\n
See: SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft arrives at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Crew-8 launch <\/p>\n
They are set to travel to the ISS on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. <\/p>\n
One veteran astronaut on the crew launched from the Kennedy Space Center 13 years ago and said he is excited to make a return trip. <\/p>\n
Watch: SpaceX launches 2nd Starship mega rocket <\/p>\n
So, its just an absolute pleasure to see Kennedy Space Center be the thriving spaceport that it is, said NASA astronaut Michael Barratt. Were very honored to be a part of that. I cant wait to get back to that magnificent space station. I cant wait to fly this new spaceship and I cant wait to fly with this crew. <\/p>\n
The launch is scheduled for just after midnight on Friday. <\/p>\n
Read: NASA looks for Martians on Earth for yearlong Mars simulation <\/p>\n
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