We are less than a week away from SpaceX and NASA's Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission which will send astronauts into space from American soil for the first time in almost a decade.

It has taken years of preparation to get to this moment. Many believe it signals a shift in gears for space exploration that will be felt for years to come. With the date fast approaching, we take a look at a few standout pieces of information about the upcoming mission.