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Why is this called Demo-2?
by sidcool 6y ago
Why is this called Demo-2?
- khuey 6y agoIt's the second test flight (demo). The first was an uncrewed flight to the International Space Station last year.
- jedberg 6y agoDemo 1 launched last year. It was an identical mission, docking with the ISS, but with no crew (only supplies). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crew_Dragon_Demo-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crew_Dragon_Demo-1
- jccooper 6y agoBecause it's the second demonstration flight before certification for regular rotation. Demo-1 was 13 months ago, flown without a crew.