A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has arrived at the International Space Station, where the crew will remain until spring.
It took 21 hours for the flight from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to the glittering outpost.
“Floating in space and shining like a diamond,” noted German astronaut Matthias Maurer. “We’re all very thrilled, very excited.”NASA via AFP - Getty Images
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