SpaceX capsule back on Earth, paves way for new manned U.S. flights

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WASHINGTON DC, USA (UPDATED) –  SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule  completed its NASA demonstration mission Friday, March 8, with a successful splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean, paving the way for the resumption of manned space flights from the US.

After hours of suspense, the Crew Dragon touched down in the Atlantic Ocean at 8:45 ... via PK