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FAA says SpaceX has more to do before Starship can fly again

The federal regulator says SpaceX must implement 63 corrective actions. Enlarge / A discolored plume of exhaust was visible beneath the Super Heavy booster's Raptor engines on the Starship rocket's April 20 test flight, a likely.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaSep 8th, 2023

Watch this orbital sunset from a Crew Dragon spacecraft way above Earth

SpaceX has shared a some stunning images and a short video showing an orbital sunset as seen from the Polaris Dawn Crew Dragon way above Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

How to watch SpaceX’s first-ever spacewalk from a Crew Dragon tonight

Two non-professional astronauts are about to conduct the first-ever spacewalk from a Crew Dragon spacecraft and also the first-ever commercial spacewalk......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Starship Super Heavy breezes through wind tunnel testing at NASA Ames

NASA and its industry partners continue to make progress toward Artemis III and beyond, the first crewed lunar landing missions under the agency's Artemis campaign......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

The Polaris Dawn crew is in space. Now what?

Four non-professional astronauts are now orbiting Earth inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship. Here's what'll happen next ........»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

SpaceX says regulators will keep Starship grounded until at least November

SpaceX blames the regulatory delay on "issues ranging from the frivolous to the patently absurd." Enlarge / Artist's illustration of catch arms ensnaring SpaceX's Super Heavy booster. (credit: SpaceX) The Federal Aviatio.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Who is on SpaceX"s historic private spacewalk mission?

Four US civilians are set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday—a risky endeavor usually reserved for trained astronauts from government agencies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Billionaire Finally Launches on First Private Space-Walk Mission

Hampered last month by bad weather, launch tower problems, and issues with its ride from SpaceX, the Polaris Dawn mission is at last on its way......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

A daredevil billionaire rocketed back into orbit Tuesday, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk and venture farther than anyone since NASA's Apollo moonshots......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX live stream shows Polaris Dawn crew preparing for launch

SpaceX has revealed a targeted launch time for the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission that's scheduled to lift off on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Polaris Dawn takes to the skies, setting the stage for a daring private spacewalk

Weather had confounded the launch attempt for nearly two weeks. Enlarge / A Crew Dragon spacecraft separates from the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday morning. (credit: SpaceX) A Falcon 9 rocket streaked into.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission aiming for history with first private spacewalk

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a daring multiday orbital expedition that will feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is targeting liftoff early Tuesday, though weather could play spoilsport......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX live-stream shows Polaris Dawn crew preparing for launch

SpaceX has revealed a targeted launch time for the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission that's scheduled to lift off on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX finally launches historic Polaris Dawn mission

SpaceX has finally launched the Polaris Dawn mission and its four crew members on a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

SpaceX’s delayed Polaris Dawn mission to launch tonight

The historic SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which includes the first ever commercial spacewalk, will launch tonight from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Artemis III landing sites identified using mapping and algorithm techniques

Where would be the most ideal landing site for the Artemis III crew in SpaceX's Human Landing System (HLS)? This is what a recent study submitted to Acta Astronautica, and available on the arXiv preprint server, hopes to address as an international t.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Space travel comes with risk—SpaceX"s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than ever

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can't survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission set to launch early Friday

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a multiday orbital expedition set to feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is now scheduled to launch on Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

FAA lets SpaceX get back to launches, but Polaris Dawn awaits good weather

SpaceX got the OK to fly again from the Federal Aviation Administration and didn't waste any time knocking out launches from both Florida and California early Saturday, but the crewed Polaris Dawn launch remains on hold because of weather......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

SpaceX cleared to fly Falcon 9 rocket after landing mishap

US regulators on Friday cleared SpaceX to restart launching its stalwart Falcon 9 rocket, as a probe continues into a rare mishap this week during a first-stage booster landing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 31st, 2024

NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station

NASA on Friday cut two astronauts from the next crew to make room on the return trip for the two stuck at the International Space Station......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024