A Missouri native has launched to space on a historic mission.
Four astronauts on the space shuttle dubbed “Resilience” are headed to the International Space Station, including southern Missouri native Mike Hopkins. Hopkins, of Richland, is commanding the crew on the first operational space flight of a U.S. commercial spacecraft with astronauts aboard.
Before liftoff, he had a heartfelt departing message.
“To all the people at NASA and SpaceX, by working together through these difficult times, you’ve inspired the nation, the world, and the name of this incredible vehicle, Resilience. And now it’s time for us to do our part – Crew-1 for all,” said Hopkins.
Resilience is expected to dock at the International Space Station around 10 p.m. Monday.
(Photo is a screenshot of launch on NASA TV)
