- SpaceX will simulate its emergency abort system on an unmanned spacecraft, the last major test before it plans to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
- This test will check the capsule's ability to reliably carry crew to safety in the event of an emergency on ascent.
- The success of this test is essential for SpaceX and for NASA, which urgently needs to certify a spacecraft to transport its astronauts to the ISS this year.