In Pictures: SpaceX successfully launches from Nasa's Kennedy Space Centre

Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley reach the International Space Station after a milestone journey.

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Jun 01, 2020, 03:34 PM

Nasa astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken greet their families before the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

Nasa astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken head to board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at Nasa's Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

Crew Dragon astronaut Doug Hurley en route to Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's second stage separates from the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after launching from Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

People view the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

People meet to watch the launching of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

People line the A.Max Brewer Causeway to watch the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the manned Crew Dragon spacecraft attached takes off at the Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

SpaceX CEO and owner Elon Musk celebrates after the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

Nasa astronauts Bob Behnken (rear) and Doug Hurley are strapped in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule at Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Nasa SpaceX’s Crew Dragon astronauts Douglas Hurley (right) and Robert Behnken arriving after the hatch opened to the International Space Station on May 31, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Nasa Astronauts Doug Hurley (front) and Bob Behnken call down to mission controllers for a report on their second flight day on May 31, 2020. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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