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SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Resupply Mission to the International Space Station This Month
NASA has planned for the next SpaceX resupply mission. The launch is set for 4:15 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025. A Dragon spacecraft will carry over 6,400 pounds of cargo. It will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission is called CRS-32. It will deliver science tools, supplies, and hardware to the ISS.
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"Pure White": SpaceX Astronaut Reveals What Antarctica Looks Like From Polar Orbit
The captivating footage was taken through the Dragon's Cupola, a unique, all-glass dome on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, offering astronauts stunning 360-degree views of space and Earth.
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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NASA, SpaceX Crew-9 Returns on Crew Dragon Freedom After 171 Days in Space
NASA and SpaceX successfully completed the return of Crew-9 astronauts aboard Crew Dragon Freedom. The spacecraft undocked from the ISS early on March 18 and began its descent after a scheduled deorbit burn. The crew—Nick Hague, Aleksandr Gorbunov, Sunita Williams, and Barry Wilmore—landed in the Gulf of Mexico after traveling millions of miles...
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28,000 Kmph, 1,600 Degrees: Fireball Test Before Sunita Williams Landed
A Dragon spacecraft bringing astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore home after nine months in space splashed down off the coast of Florida at 3.30 am IST.
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Watch: Moment Sunita Williams' Spacecraft Splashed Down Off Florida Coast
Four parachutes deployed as SpaceX's Dragon splashed down in the sea off US' Florida, marking the return of Sunita Williams and other members of the Crew-9 to Earth
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After 9 Months In Space, Sunita Williams' Homecoming Few Minutes Away
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are now closer to home. They departed on Tuesday from the International Space Station on the Dragon spacecraft after being "stranded" for nine months on the orbital hub.
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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Boeing Starliner Astronauts’ Return Delayed Until March 2025 Following SpaceX Delay
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, will remain on the International Space Station (ISS) until March 2025 due to a delay in the SpaceX Crew-10 mission. The launch of Crew-10 has been postponed to allow for the completion of a new Crew Dragon capsule. This delay extends their stay from t...
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SpaceX Dragon Cargo Capsule Returns to Earth After CRS-31 Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule successfully undocked from the International Space Station on December 16, 2024, as part of the CRS-31 mission. Carrying thousands of pounds of research materials and supplies, the spacecraft is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida on December 17. Dragon remains the only cargo spacecraft capable of safely...
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SpaceX’s Dragon to Reboost ISS for First Time, Paving Way for Future Deorbit Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon is set to perform its first reboost of the International Space Station (ISS) on Nov. 8. This mission, conducted in partnership with NASA, is a step towards a future in which a larger Dragon spacecraft will play a crucial role in safely deorbiting the ISS when its mission concludes around 2030. Currently, reboosts are generally man...
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Boeing Starliner Mission: The Setbacks That Plagued the Aerospace Giant
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has encountered major setbacks following its first human-crewed mission to the ISS. Technical failures, including engine malfunctions, prompted NASA to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronaut transport. This incident adds to Boeing's history of safety concerns, particularly following the 737 Max crashes. As Boeing striv...
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NASA Crew Member Under Medical Supervision After 8-Month Space Station Mission
Three crew members have since returned to NASA's Johnson Space Center, while the hospitalized astronaut remains under observation in stable condition.
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NASA Astronaut Records Timelapse of Red and Green Auroras From Space
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured a stunning timelapse of vibrant red and green auroras from aboard the Dragon Endeavor spacecraft. Filmed on October 8, the auroras were caused by solar activity interacting with Earth’s atmosphere. Dominick recorded the footage while docked at the International Space Station, giving viewers a unique perspe...
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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Becomes First Spacecraft Mission to Let Non-Professional Crew Perform a Spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, have achieved the first private spacewalk, stepping out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule 435 miles above Earth. This historic event demonstrates the potential for private companies in space exploration, using innovative EVA suits and a unique approach without an airlock. T...
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SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Resupply Mission to the International Space Station This Month
NASA has planned for the next SpaceX resupply mission. The launch is set for 4:15 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025. A Dragon spacecraft will carry over 6,400 pounds of cargo. It will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission is called CRS-32. It will deliver science tools, supplies, and hardware to the ISS.
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"Pure White": SpaceX Astronaut Reveals What Antarctica Looks Like From Polar Orbit
The captivating footage was taken through the Dragon's Cupola, a unique, all-glass dome on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, offering astronauts stunning 360-degree views of space and Earth.
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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NASA, SpaceX Crew-9 Returns on Crew Dragon Freedom After 171 Days in Space
NASA and SpaceX successfully completed the return of Crew-9 astronauts aboard Crew Dragon Freedom. The spacecraft undocked from the ISS early on March 18 and began its descent after a scheduled deorbit burn. The crew—Nick Hague, Aleksandr Gorbunov, Sunita Williams, and Barry Wilmore—landed in the Gulf of Mexico after traveling millions of miles...
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28,000 Kmph, 1,600 Degrees: Fireball Test Before Sunita Williams Landed
A Dragon spacecraft bringing astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore home after nine months in space splashed down off the coast of Florida at 3.30 am IST.
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Watch: Moment Sunita Williams' Spacecraft Splashed Down Off Florida Coast
Four parachutes deployed as SpaceX's Dragon splashed down in the sea off US' Florida, marking the return of Sunita Williams and other members of the Crew-9 to Earth
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After 9 Months In Space, Sunita Williams' Homecoming Few Minutes Away
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are now closer to home. They departed on Tuesday from the International Space Station on the Dragon spacecraft after being "stranded" for nine months on the orbital hub.
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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Boeing Starliner Astronauts’ Return Delayed Until March 2025 Following SpaceX Delay
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, will remain on the International Space Station (ISS) until March 2025 due to a delay in the SpaceX Crew-10 mission. The launch of Crew-10 has been postponed to allow for the completion of a new Crew Dragon capsule. This delay extends their stay from t...
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SpaceX Dragon Cargo Capsule Returns to Earth After CRS-31 Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule successfully undocked from the International Space Station on December 16, 2024, as part of the CRS-31 mission. Carrying thousands of pounds of research materials and supplies, the spacecraft is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida on December 17. Dragon remains the only cargo spacecraft capable of safely...
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SpaceX’s Dragon to Reboost ISS for First Time, Paving Way for Future Deorbit Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon is set to perform its first reboost of the International Space Station (ISS) on Nov. 8. This mission, conducted in partnership with NASA, is a step towards a future in which a larger Dragon spacecraft will play a crucial role in safely deorbiting the ISS when its mission concludes around 2030. Currently, reboosts are generally man...
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Boeing Starliner Mission: The Setbacks That Plagued the Aerospace Giant
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has encountered major setbacks following its first human-crewed mission to the ISS. Technical failures, including engine malfunctions, prompted NASA to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronaut transport. This incident adds to Boeing's history of safety concerns, particularly following the 737 Max crashes. As Boeing striv...
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NASA Crew Member Under Medical Supervision After 8-Month Space Station Mission
Three crew members have since returned to NASA's Johnson Space Center, while the hospitalized astronaut remains under observation in stable condition.
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NASA Astronaut Records Timelapse of Red and Green Auroras From Space
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured a stunning timelapse of vibrant red and green auroras from aboard the Dragon Endeavor spacecraft. Filmed on October 8, the auroras were caused by solar activity interacting with Earth’s atmosphere. Dominick recorded the footage while docked at the International Space Station, giving viewers a unique perspe...
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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Becomes First Spacecraft Mission to Let Non-Professional Crew Perform a Spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, have achieved the first private spacewalk, stepping out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule 435 miles above Earth. This historic event demonstrates the potential for private companies in space exploration, using innovative EVA suits and a unique approach without an airlock. T...
