Curious about what it takes to pilot a NASA x SpaceX mission? Check out these resumes.

Bob Behnken, joint operations commander
The St. Ann, MO, native has a degree in physics and mechanical engineering from Washington University, a master’s and Ph.D. from Caltech, and started his high-flying career as a flight test engineer in the Air Force.

Behnken will handle the Crew Dragon’s rendezvous, docking, and undocking with the ISS and lead camp activities while aboard.

Doug Hurley, spacecraft commander
The Apalachin, NY, native has a B.S. in civil engineering from Tulane, attended naval test pilot school in Maryland, and served as a Marine fighter pilot. Hurley will oversee the launch, landing, and recovery.

Fun fact: Both men were selected as astronauts in 2000 and have two spaceflights apiece under their belt. They’re long-time friends.

Double fun fact: Hurley and Behnken are married to veteran astronauts Karen Nyberg and Megan McArthur, respectively. The four met as part of the NASA astronaut class of 2000. No pressure on their kids...

Follow their mission at @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug.