"Turkish Astronaut Makes History as SpaceX Crew Docks at International Space Station"
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A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station, bringing a four-man crew including the first Turkish citizen in space for a two-week commercial research mission. The crew's arrival boosts the ISS crew to 11 for the next two weeks, representing a record eight nations. During their stay, they will conduct over 30 microgravity experiments and research projects before returning to Earth in early February. This mission kicks off a busy period for the ISS, with upcoming crew rotations and launches planned.
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