Helium Leak Delays SpaceX’s Historic Polaris Dawn Mission
SpaceX delays the historic Polaris Dawn mission after detecting a helium leak in ground equipment. The mission aims to conduct the first private spacewalk.
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NASA Astronauts to Return on SpaceX Capsule After Boeing Starliner Glitches
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon after propulsion glitches with Boeing’s Starliner capsule extended their mission on the ISS.
NASA Astronauts to Return from ISS with SpaceX Due to Boeing Starliner Issues
NASA announces that astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams will return from the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, due to thruster malfunctions on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
SpaceX Set to Launch First Private Spacewalk Mission with Polaris Dawn
SpaceX is set to launch its first private spacewalk mission, Polaris Dawn, pushing the boundaries of private space exploration with innovative technology and testing new frontiers.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Crew Prepares for Historic Private Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission prepares for launch on August 26, featuring the first privately managed spacewalk—a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.
NASA to Decide Astronauts’ Return Route by End of August Amid Starliner Delays
NASA faces a crucial decision by the end of August on how to bring home two astronauts from the ISS, following delays with Boeing’s Starliner capsule due to thruster malfunctions.
NASA Delays SpaceX Crew-9 Mission to Address Boeing Starliner Issues
NASA postpones SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to address issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, now targeting a launch no earlier than September 24.
Science Saturday: Gamma Rays, Martian Life Clues, Heat Records, and SpaceX Crew-9
Discover the latest scientific breakthroughs: Chinese scientists unveil gamma-ray mysteries, NASA finds possible signs of ancient life on Mars, Earth experiences record-breaking heat, and SpaceX prepares for the Crew-9 mission.
SpaceX Plans Starship Landings and Recovery Off Australia’s Coast
SpaceX is in talks with U.S. and Australian authorities to land and recover Starship rockets off Australia’s coast, marking a significant expansion of operations and strengthening security ties between the nations.
SpaceX and NASA Set August 18 for Crew-9 Launch to ISS
SpaceX and NASA have announced the scheduled launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on August 18, marking the ninth crew rotation and a significant step in space exploration.
Science Saturday: Mammoth Genome Mapped, Black Hole Discovered, Pig Transplant Fails
Discover the latest in science: a 3D woolly mammoth genome, a rare black hole discovery, the challenges of pig kidney transplants, and a SpaceX rocket investigation.
Elon Musk Announces Relocation of SpaceX and X Headquarters from California to Texas
Elon Musk announces the relocation of SpaceX and X headquarters from California to Texas, following a new California law on gender identity disclosures in schools.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Grounded by FAA After Starlink Mission Failure
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded by the FAA after a mission failure led to the loss of 20 Starlink satellites—the first such failure in over seven years for the reliable launcher.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Grounded After Engine Failure Leaves Starlink Satellites in Wrong Orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded by the FAA after an engine failure during a Starlink satellite launch, resulting in satellites being left in a dangerously low orbit.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn: First All-Civilian Spacewalk Mission Set for Launch
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission, set to launch no earlier than July 31, will feature the first all-civilian spacewalk and reach record-breaking altitudes.
SpaceX’s Starship Achieves First Successful Ocean Splashdown
SpaceX’s Starship prototype achieved its first ocean splashdown, marking a significant step toward future moon missions amid growing competition with China’s space program.
Boeing Successfully Launches NASA Astronauts After Years of Delays
Boeing successfully launches astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time, joining SpaceX as a NASA partner after years of delays.
Massive Solar Storm Disrupts Starlink Satellite Services
Elon Musk’s Starlink warns of service disruptions as Earth faces its most intense geomagnetic storm in two decades, impacting global satellite communications.
SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Internet Access in Asia
SpaceX launched 23 new Starlink satellites, enhancing global internet access. The expansion promises improved connectivity in Asia’s remote regions, impacting businesses, academia, and communities.
NASA and SpaceX Prepare to Launch Crew-8 Mission to ISS on Saturday
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station this Saturday, marking the eighth rotational mission under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.