SpaceX's Dragon 1 spacecraft achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first commercial spacecraft to successfully rendezvous and berth with the International Space Station (ISS) on May 25, 2012. Launched on May 22, 2012, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the Dragon 1 mission was part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program, which aimed to foster collaborations with private spaceflight companies to deliver cargo to the ISS. After a careful and precise approach to the ISS, Dragon 1 successfully attached to the station's Harmony module at approximately 10:02 a.m. EDT, ushering in a new era of commercial spaceflight. SpaceX's innovative approach showcased the potential for private companies to take on roles traditionally held by government space agencies.The primary purpose of the Dragon 1 mission was to deliver approximately 1,000 pounds of supplies including scientific experiments and equipment to the astronauts aboard the ISS. With the spacecraft's ability to carry both pressurized and unpressurized cargo, SpaceX demonstrated the versatility and reliability of commercial spacecraft. After successful loading and unloading operations conducted by the ISS crew, Dragon 1 returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. This mission paved the way for future cargo and crewed missions by private companies to support the ISS and potentially beyond.