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Which spacecraft first returned from the International Space Station with a reusable cargo capsule?
Quick Answer
SpaceX’s Dragon was the first commercial spacecraft to return cargo from the International Space Station in a reusable capsule. It completed its first cargo return in 2012.
The Full Story
SpaceX’s Dragon became the first commercial spacecraft to return cargo from the International Space Station in a reusable capsule. Its first cargo-return mission, SpX-DM1, re-entered and splashed down in 2012 after delivering supplies to the station. Dragon proved that privately built spacecraft could routinely transport goods to and from orbit. It later evolved into the Crew Dragon spacecraft used for astronaut transport as well.
Key Facts
1.First cargo return: 2012
2.Operator: SpaceX
3.Reusable capsule design
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