SpaceX’s Dragon capsule successfully docks at International Space Station

The rocket and capsule launched from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida just before 11am UK time on Friday.

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, left, approaches the International Space Station. Picture: NASA via AP

Four astronauts on board SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule have successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS).

Frenchman Thomas Pesquet is the first European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut to ride in the Crew Dragon spacecraft, which was designed by billionaire technology entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company.