[abledon]

are they going to send a 'test run' HLS first? like, completely computer controlled, to stick the landing?

[bryanlarsen]

Yes, that is a condition in NASA's contract with SpaceX. It is currently scheduled for 2025.

[adonovan]

Astronauts must be nervous stepping onto the first manned flight of a new craft that has a 100% success rate in the sole previous flight, but might have only a 50% success rate by the end of their mission...