Maneuvering Dragon to the Docking Port

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Monitoring Dragon's Approach

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

SpaceX Dragon Attaches to the ISS

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Dragon Attached to ISS

The Dragon capsule is attached to the International Space Station on May 25, 2012.

Dragon Spacecraft Berthing ISS

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Andre Kuipers Inside Dragon Capsule

This view of European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer, is among the first set of imagery from the crew showing the freshly opened SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. This image was released May 28, 2012.

SpaceX's Dragon at Space Station

NASA astronauts Don Pettit (right) and Joe Acaba (left) with European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers wave from inside SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, now attached to the International Space Station

The Gate to the Dragon's Lair

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Dragon's Golden Gate

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Approach to 10 Metres

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Dragon's Hatch Visible

Dragon spacecraft's hatch is visible to a camera on the International Space Station as the station's robotic arm moves the capsule into place for docking, May 25, 2012.

Dragon Faces ISS

The Canadarm2 of the International Space Station was used to position the Dragon spacecraft for docking, May 25, 2012.

Another View of Dragon at the ISS

A different camera angle shows the Dragon capsule as it is held by the Canadarm2 of the ISS, May 25, 2012.

Dragon Floats Above Earth

SpaceX's Dragon capsule floats above the Earth in this closeup shot from the International Station, May 25, 2012.

Dragon and ISS with Earth's Limb

Dragon capsule attached to the Canadarm2 floats with the Earth's limb in the background, May 25, 2012.

SpaceX Dragon Approaches the ISS

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station on May 25, 2012 for grapple and berthing.

SpaceX Dragon Approaches the ISS

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. This image was taken May 25, 2012.

Dragon Capsule on Canadarm2

Dragon capsule was captured by the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station on May 25, 2012.

The Target for the Final Maneuver

The Dragon spacecraft identifies the ISS. SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Dragon Capsule Captured by ISS

SpaceX's Dragon capsule was captured by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, Friday, May 25, 2012.

Inside of the Dragon Module

Interior view of the dragon module. SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Dragon Capsule on Canadarm2

SpaceX's Dragon capsule is held by the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station, May 25, 2012.

Dragon Grappled Against the Earth's Limb

SpaceX's Dragon capsule is held by the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station, May 25, 2012.

Dragon Over the Rocky Mountains

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

Teamwork in the Cupola During Dragon Approach

SpaceX's Dragon unmanned cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on May 25, 2012, the first commercial vehicle to do so. Photo taken by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers.

SpaceX Dragon Grappled By Robotic Arm

With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station.

SpaceX Mission Control Celebrating Dragon Capture

Employees of SpaceX inside their mission control room celebrate the successful capture of the Dragon spacecraft by the ISS on Friday, May 25, 2012.

SpaceX Dragon Approaches the ISS

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station on May 25, 2012 for grapple and berthing.

SpaceX Dragon at ISS: Space Station in Sight

SpaceX's Dragon capsule sees the International Space Station in a thermal imager in this view taken from the unmanned commercial spacecraft during historic rendezvous demonstrations on May 25, 2012.

Dragon Closing in on International Space Station

Dragon capsule floats on the doorstep of the ISS, almost ready for capture, May 25, 2012.

SpaceX Dragon at ISS: Colorful Clouds

This spectacular view shows SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft (left) with clouds on Earth as a colorful backdrop as seen by cameras on the International Space Station during the capsule's approach on May 25, 2012.

SpaceX Dragon at ISS: Over Morocco

SpaceX's Dragon space capsule flies over the coast of Morocco in this camera view taken from the International Space Station as the capsule approached on May 25, 2012.

Dragon Spacecraft Berthing ISS

With darkness, Earth's horizon and thin line of atmosphere forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. This image was taken May 25, 2012.

SpaceX Makes History: Dragon's Space Station Arrival in Pictures

Date: 30 May 2012 Time: 10:36 AM ET
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