WATCH: Pence speaks with astronauts as countdown to launch from Space Coast nears

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — With the countdown on for a historic launch from the Space Coast, Vice President Mike Pence spoke with the astronauts who will be on board, with just over a week until liftoff.

Pence spoke with astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on Tuesday, who will both be aboard the first test flight of Crew Dragon 2 on May 27.

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They will launch from Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station.

Pence spoke with the astronauts virtually as they continue to quarantine ahead of the launch.

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Watch the full discussion below: