In 2020, SpaceX's Crew-1 mission became the first operational commercial crew mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a new era in space exploration. This mission demonstrated the viability of private companies in human spaceflight, contributing to NASA's goal of commercializing low Earth orbit. The successful launch and return of astronauts underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing space technology.

The Crew-1 mission to the ISS in 2020 normalized commercial human spaceflight, inspiring poetry that celebrated the routine yet wondrous aspects of orbital life. Poets began to explore the intersection of technology and human experience in their works, reflecting on the profound implications of living and working in space.