nasa and spacex are set to launch four astronauts to the international space station. This is their second attempt following a previous delay due to a hydraulic system failure. The article discusses the astronauts involved, political tensions surrounding their stay, and conflicting statements from prominent figures.

nasa is launching astronauts to the international space station.

spacex is launching astronauts aboard a Dragon capsule.

nasa astronaut launching to the international space station.

nasa astronaut launching to the international space station.

Japanese astronaut launching to the international space station.