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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:  physorgAug 31st, 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

How to watch NASA’s oldest active astronaut launch to the ISS on Wednesday

Don Pettit isn't your average senior citizen. Instead of enjoying life in the slow lane, he's getting ready for a rocket ride to the ISS......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated 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

Spider-Man 4 could finally have a director, and you won’t believe who it is

Spider-Man 4 is on the verge of landing a director, with Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton in talks to helm the superhero film......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated 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

NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moon"s underground ocean cleared for October launch

NASA on Monday approved next month's launch to Jupiter's moon Europa after reviewing the spacecraft's ability to withstand the intense radiation there......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated 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

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

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

The maiden voyage of Blue Origin"s massive new rocket won"t be for NASA

The maiden voyage of Blue Origin"s massive new rocket won"t be for NASA.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

With NASA’s plan faltering, China knows it can be first with Mars sample return

"China is likely to become the first country to return samples from Mars." Enlarge / A "selfie" photo of China's Zhurong rover and the Tianwen-1 landing platform on Mars in 2021. (credit: China National Space Administration).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Faced with a tight deadline, NASA and Blue Origin agree to delay New Glenn debut

"We can’t take our foot off the pedal here." Enlarge / The second stage of the New Glenn rocket rolled to the launch site this week. (credit: Blue Origin) NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday that they have agreed to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024