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SpaceX capsule with crew of four docks with ISS

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday, kicking off a six-month stay on the orbiting outpost......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 12th, 2021

Florida company"s space balloon takes big step toward 1st human flight

The weekend trip was a success for Space Perspective, the company that already has more than 1,800 people waiting for their chance to take balloon rides in a posh capsule up to the edge of space......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

Elon Musk shares new target date for Starship voyage to Mars

But it's worth noting that the SpaceX CEO's forecasts often slip......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2024

SpaceX launch to retrieve NASA astronauts highlights growing lead over Boeing in commercial space industry

SpaceX launch to retrieve NASA astronauts highlights growing lead over Boeing in commercial space industry.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

New Footage Shows Imploded Crew Compartment of Doomed Titanic Sub

New Footage Shows Imploded Crew Compartment of Doomed Titanic Sub.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

SpaceX plans to send five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Musk says

SpaceX plans to send five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Musk says.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX for trespassing and filling its property with ‘space garbage’

Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX for trespassing and filling its property with ‘space garbage’.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 22nd, 2024

NASA has a fine plan for deorbiting the ISS—unless Russia gets in the way

"If the deorbit vehicle is ready, do we go ahead and bring it home?" Enlarge / This photo of the International Space Station was captured by a crew member on a Soyuz spacecraft. (credit: NASA/Roscosmos) A little more tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX, alleges “invasion” of land on US/Mexico border

Lawsuit: SpaceX took over "pristine" land CAH bought to stop Trump border wall. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Cards Against Humanity) Cards Against Humanity sued SpaceX yesterday, alleging that Elon Musk's firm illega.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Rocket Report: Eutelsat’s surprising decision; Europe complains about SpaceX again

"We can’t compete on price per kilo." Enlarge / Europe's first Ariane 6 rocket lifts off from a new launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: Jody Amiet/AFP via Getty Images) Welcome to Edition 7.12 of the Rocket R.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Watch SpaceX fire up Starship engines ahead of fifth test flight

SpaceX has shared footage of a recent static fire test involving its Starship spacecraft, a modified version of which will put astronauts on the moon......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Musk threatens to sue FAA after SpaceX fined over launch

Musk threatens to sue FAA after SpaceX fined over launch.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Polaris Dawn Astronauts Perform First Private Space Walk in a Stellar Success for SpaceX

The world’s first commercial space walk, performed by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, tested new technology and was practically flawless.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Elon Musk threatens to sue FAA after feds propose fining SpaceX $633,000

"SpaceX will be filing suit against the FAA for regulatory overreach," Musk said. Enlarge / NASA officials inside SpaceX's launch control center at Hangar X watch the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket a few miles away on March 3, 2024.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Polaris Dawn crew member describes the dramatic ride home

A member of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has described what it was like aboard the Crew Dragon as it entered Earth’s atmosphere at high speed last weekend......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

A key NASA commercial partner faces severe financial challenges

"The business model had to change." Enlarge / Rendering of an individual crew quarter within the Axiom habitat module. (credit: Axiom Space) Axiom Space is facing significant financial headwinds as the company attempts t.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Crew Dragon is about to fly with empty seats for the first time. Here’s why

NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations for the Crew-9 astronaut flight to the ISS next week, but two of the four seats will be empty......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Comprehensive model uses airborne LiDAR data to predict walking travel times with unprecedented accuracy

You're a hotshot working to contain a wildfire. The conflagration jumps the fire line, forcing your crew to flee using pre-determined escape routes. At the start of the day, the crew boss estimated how long it should take to get to the safety zone. W.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Polaris Dawn’s high-speed journey home captured in photo from ISS

A remarkable photo taken by an astronaut aboard the ISS shows SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Crew Dragon capsule entering Earth’s atmosphere at high speed on Sunday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

So what are we to make of the highly ambitious, private Polaris spaceflight?

They flew high, they walked in space, and finally early on Sunday, they landed. Enlarge / Crew Dragon enters Earth's atmosphere on Sunday morning as recovery boats await. (credit: SpaceX) A white spacecraft, lightly toas.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024

Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA's moonwalkers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 15th, 2024