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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

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

Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth

"We will review the data and determine the next steps for the program," says Boeing's Starliner manager. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft after landing Friday night at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico. (credit: Boeing.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Boeing Starliner lands safely back on Earth without its crew

After an unexpected three months spent in orbit, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft has returned safely to Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 7th, 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

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Boeing's first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space have flown long missions before

The two NASA astronauts left behind at the International Space Station following the return of Boeing's troubled capsule are Navy test pilots who have ridden out long missions before......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing"s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

How to watch the uncrewed Starliner depart the space station and land in the desert

The troubled Boeing Starliner will depart from the International Space Station (ISS) tonight, traveling back to Earth without its crew. Here's how to watch......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts

Boeing"s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing's new astronaut capsule is set to depart the International Space Station on Friday without its crew......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts

Boeing"s beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Boeing"s troubled Starliner spaceship to return to Earth sans crew

Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

After another Boeing letdown, NASA isn’t ready to buy more Starliner missions

Boeing could earn nearly $2 billion more from NASA if it fully executes on the Starliner contract. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket before liftoff in June to begin the Crew.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Boeing Starliner to depart space station tomorrow without its crew

Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft is set to depart from the International Space Station on Friday, September 6......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind

Boeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week—with empty seats......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 4th, 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