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Anyone know how long it will actually take to get to the ISS?

https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dm2/

> Lifting off from Launch Pad 39A atop a specially instrumented Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon will accelerate its two passengers to approximately 17,000 mph and put it on an intercept course with the International Space Station. Once in orbit, the crew and SpaceX mission control will verify the spacecraft is performing as intended by testing the environmental control system, the displays and control system and the maneuvering thrusters, among other things. In about 24 hours, Crew Dragon will be in position to rendezvous and dock with the space station.

Do they have to stay seated & buckled the whole 19 hours? Dare I ask how they eat or go to the bathroom on the 19 hour trip?

No, there's room for them to get "up" and take their suits off. Eating is no problem, the food is basically MREs. There is a toilet.

>> they could have anything that doesn't create crumbs

Would you get a reference to M&Ms? I know SpaceShip1 was 16 years ago now. How time flies.

Bitesize candies that melt in your mouth but not in your hand would be a good choice. :)

Crew Dragon has a toilet.

I think I heard they were going slow and it was actually like 19 hours.

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