The type of spacecraft used to transport astronauts is usually a crewed spacecraft or crew capsule. Common modern examples include SpaceX Crew Dragon and Boeing Starliner , both designed to carry astronauts to low Earth orbit and the International Space Station.

Quick answer

  • Crewed spacecraft is the general term.
  • Crew capsule is a common design type.
  • SpaceX Crew Dragon and Boeing Starliner are current examples used for astronaut transport.

In simple words

Astronauts are typically transported in spacecraft built for human spaceflight , meaning they have life support, heat shields, and safe reentry systems. These vehicles are different from uncrewed cargo ships, which carry supplies instead of people.

Examples

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SpacecraftUse
Crew DragonTransports astronauts to and from the ISS
StarlinerDesigned to carry astronauts to low Earth orbit and the ISS
SoyuzHas long been used to transport crews to space
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