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Historic: NASA returns 2 space astronauts in consortium with the private company
NASA successfully completed the space mission with astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, who returned aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavor capsule, sealing the historic partnership between NASA and SpaceX. President Donald Trump expressed his gratitude to those who participated in the mission through his usual tweets and adding a video of ...
One man’s dream set to become the world’s nightmare, Elon Musk’s 5G satellites: What you need to know
Opinion Can you imagine 50,000 or so satellites being launched to beam 5G and Wi-Fi to all corners of the earth. It sounds like some sort of horror movie theme, but is soon to become a reality? Leading the way is Elon Musk’s SpaceX's aggressive plan to deploy 42,000 Starlink satellites. This ...
SpaceX rocket blasts off from foggy California
Three satellites for the Canadian Space Agency's Earth-monitoring Radarsat program were launched into orbit from California on Wednesday, June 12, aboard a reused SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket lifted off from fog-shrouded Vandenberg Air Force Base at 7:17 a.m. and arced over the Pacific west of Los Angeles. The first stage ...
SpaceX launches 60 small satellites with plans for global internet coverage
SpaceX launched 60 small Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida Thursday night, May 23, the first of thousands that founder Elon Musk plans to put in orbit to allow for global internet coverage. The reusable first-stage booster called the Falcon rocket, landed successfully on an ocean platform ...
Spacex launches first satellites for its internet service
The Starlink internet service will go into service only after hundreds more satellites are launched into orbit and activated
SpaceX launches 60 little satellites, 1st of thousands
SpaceX has launched 60 little satellites, the first of thousands that founder Elon Musk plans to put in orbit for global internet coverage.The recycled Falcon rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, late Thursday. The first-stage booster landed on an ocean platform, as the tightly packed cluster of satellites continued ...
Japanese space startup aims to compete with US rivals
A Japanese startup that launched a rocket into space earlier this month plans to provide low-cost rocket services and compete with American rivals such as SpaceX, its founder said Wednesday.Interstellar Technology Inc. founder Takafumi Horie said a low-cost rocket business in Japan is well-positioned to accommodate scientific and commercial needs ...
SpaceX shipment reaches space station after weekend launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX shipment arrived at the International Space Station on Monday with a “cosmic catch” by a pair of Canadians. The Dragon capsule delivered 5,500 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of equipment and experiments. Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques used the station’s big robot arm — also made in Canada ...
SpaceX shipment reaches space station after weekend launch
A SpaceX shipment arrived at the International Space Station on Monday with a "cosmic catch" by a pair of Canadians.The Dragon capsule delivered 5,500 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of equipment and experiments.Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques used the station's big robot arm — also made in Canada — to capture the Dragon ...
SpaceX launches supplies to space station after power delays
SpaceX launched a load of supplies to the International Space Station on Saturday following a pair of power delays.A Falcon rocket raced into the pre-dawn darkness, carrying a Dragon capsule with 5,500 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of goods. This recycled Dragon — which is making its second space trip — is ...
SpaceX delays launch to freshly repaired space station
SpaceX delayed a supply run Friday to the International Space Station, back to full power and accepting deliveries after quick repairs.A Falcon rocket was poised to blast off before dawn Friday, with a Dragon cargo capsule. But an electrical problem cropped up at the last minute with the ocean platform ...
SpaceX suffers serious setback with crew capsule accident
SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year.Over the weekend, the Dragon crew capsule that flew to the International Space Station last month was engulfed in smoke and flames on an engine test stand. SpaceX says it was testing the Dragon's ...
Spacex crew capsule leaves international space station
The unmanned Dragon capsule is to splash down in the Atlantic Ocean later Friday
America’s newest crew capsule rockets toward space station
America's newest capsule for astronauts rocketed Saturday toward the International Space Station on a high-stakes test flight by SpaceX. The only passenger was a life-size test dummy, named Ripley after the lead character in the "Alien" movies. SpaceX needs to nail the debut of its crew Dragon capsule before putting people ...
Firefly Aerospace is behind Florida rocket project: Sources
The Firefly project is strategically important for the Cedar Park, Texas-based startup as it competes with several other new entrants vying to cash in on a big jump in the number of small satellites expected in the coming years
Spacex reportedly to lay off about 10 percent of workforce
In June, Elon Musk fired at least seven people in senior management team leading a SpaceX satellite launch project
Storms halt Spacex’s first US national security mission
Cancellation, following two previous launch attempts this week, came as thunderstorms and wind gusts swirled around the launch site
SpaceX halts US satellite launch for national security mission
SpaceX officials say the mission abort was triggered by the Falcon 9 flight computer, but no further details were provided
SpaceX Christmas delivery delayed by communication problem
A communication drop-out has delayed a Christmas delivery at the International Space Station. A SpaceX capsule full of holiday goodies got to within 32 feet (10 meters) of the orbiting complex Saturday. But trouble with a communication satellite network forced a last-minute delay. For safety, Mission Control ordered the Dragon capsule to ...
SpaceX’s crew rocket set for January test flight
If the January 7 test is successful, SpaceX plans to launch its first crewed mission in 2019

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