Inspiration4 Crew Returns To Earth, Splashing Down In The Atlantic Off Florida Coast
3 years, 6 months ago

Inspiration4 Crew Returns To Earth, Splashing Down In The Atlantic Off Florida Coast

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Inspiration4 Crew Returns To Earth, Splashing Down In The Atlantic Off Florida Coast Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP Elon Musk's SpaceX set another aerospace first by launching Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to orbit, into space Wednesday. The Dragon spacecraft and its crew splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida coast at 7:07 p.m. SpaceX said the spacecraft earlier conducted two burns to drop its altitude from about 350 miles above the Earth's surface to about 226 miles. The others aboard were Hayley Arceneaux, a physician assistant at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Chris Sembroski, an aerospace data engineer; and Sian Proctor, a pilot and geoscientist. Inspiration4's mission was to study the human body in space and to raise $200 million for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing’s capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton
5 months ago

4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing’s capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

LA Times  

Support teams approach the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft after it splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast on Friday. Four astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after a nearly eight-month space station stay extended by Boeing’s capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton. A SpaceX capsule carrying the crew parachuted before dawn into the Gulf of Mexico just …

Astronauts Return Safely to Earth After 7 Months in Space
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5 months ago

Astronauts Return Safely to Earth After 7 Months in Space

India Today  

Nasa's Crew-8 astronauts successfully return to Earth after seven months in space. The mission concluded a remarkable 233-day journey aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew-8 included Nasa astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. They conducted over 200 experiments in various fields, including human health, materials science, and agriculture. The successful splashdown was …

Billionaire space-walk flight on SpaceX rocket hit with delays
7 months ago

Billionaire space-walk flight on SpaceX rocket hit with delays

LA Times  

Astronauts, from left, Anna Menon, Scott Poteet, Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis arrive at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 19 for SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission, which is scheduled to feature the first space walk by a private citizen. SpaceX said, “Teams will continue to monitor weather for favorable launch and return conditions.” The rocket will carry mission …

SpaceX completes production of its successful Crew Dragon capsules
2 years, 11 months ago

SpaceX completes production of its successful Crew Dragon capsules

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has ended production of new Crew Dragon astronaut capsules, two years after the firm flew humans to space for the first time. Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has ended production of new Crew Dragon astronaut capsules, two years after the firm flew humans to space for the first time There are now four Crew Dragons in the SpaceX fleet, …

SpaceX shares moment Inspiration4 all-civilian crew saw Earth from space for the first time
3 years, 6 months ago

SpaceX shares moment Inspiration4 all-civilian crew saw Earth from space for the first time

Daily Mail  

SpaceX has shared footage of the moment its all-civilian Inspiration4 crew saw Earth from space for the first time, on board the Crew Dragon space capsule. The all-civilian crew of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission said the trip to space was 'awe-inspiring' and 'emotional' in their first interview since returning to Earth earlier this week. SpaceX 's Crew Dragon spaceship was equipped …

SpaceX's Inspiration4 Returns After 3 Days in Orbit
55 years, 2 months ago

SpaceX's Inspiration4 Returns After 3 Days in Orbit

Wired  

After spending three days about 360 miles above the ground, the all-civilian crew of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 have returned to Earth. Your mission has shown the world that space is for all of us and that everyday people can make extraordinary impacts in the world around them,” came the voice of SpaceX quality engineer Andy Tran, who was one of the …

Inspiration(al) says world as four civilians return to Earth after three-day trip to heavens
3 years, 6 months ago

Inspiration(al) says world as four civilians return to Earth after three-day trip to heavens

India Today  

When Lex Fridman, an AI researcher working on autonomous vehicles with the MIT, expressed that he hopes to travel to space one day before he dies, Elon Musk replied "missions like Inspiration-4 help advance spaceflight to enable ultimately anyone to go to orbit & beyond." Crew members commander Jared Isaacman, pilot Sian Proctor, medical officer Hayley Arceneaux and mission specialist …

'All is well': Inspiration 4 all-civilian crew completes 15 orbits around Earth
3 years, 6 months ago

'All is well': Inspiration 4 all-civilian crew completes 15 orbits around Earth

India Today  

The Inspiration 4 Mission with four civilian astronauts completed 15 orbits around Earth on the first day of the three-day-long mission in space. "Before the crew went to bed, they travelled 5.5 times around Earth, completed their first round of scientific research, and enjoyed a couple of meals," the company added earlier. They’ve completed more than 15 orbits around planet …

SpaceX first all-civilian astronauts leave Earth: Here's what they will do in Space for three days
3 years, 6 months ago

SpaceX first all-civilian astronauts leave Earth: Here's what they will do in Space for three days

India Today  

SpaceX ushered a new era in spaceflight when it launched four amateur astronauts into space on its Falcon-9 rocket on a three-day trip around Earth, making the boundary of space accessible to common people. SpaceX is collaborating with the Translational Research Institute for Space Health and Weill Cornell Medicine, collect environmental and biomedical data and biological samples from Inspiration4’s four …

Sending four civilian into orbit, Inspiration4 mission will bring space tourism one step closer to reality
3 years, 6 months ago

Sending four civilian into orbit, Inspiration4 mission will bring space tourism one step closer to reality

Firstpost  

The mission’s emphasis on public involvement and the fact that Inspiration4 will send regular people into orbit for three days make it a milestone in space tourism. Organized and funded by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the Inspiration4 mission touts itself as “the first all-civilian mission to orbit” and represents a new type of space tourism. From my perspective as a space …

SpaceX launches first all-commercial crew of astronauts: ‘It’s pretty incredible’
3 years, 6 months ago

SpaceX launches first all-commercial crew of astronauts: ‘It’s pretty incredible’

LA Times  

A billionaire, a physician assistant, a geoscience professor and an engineer rocketed to space aboard a SpaceX capsule in the latest milestone for the commercial space industry — the first time an entire crew of people who aren’t professional astronauts reached orbit. Business SpaceX and tech CEO’s pitch: Donate $10 to charity, win a trip into orbit SpaceX plans to …

SpaceX gets ready to launch first all-civilian crew to orbit
3 years, 6 months ago

SpaceX gets ready to launch first all-civilian crew to orbit

Live Mint  

Yet another billionaire entrepreneur is set to ride into space this week, strapped inside the capsule of a SpaceX rocketship, as part of an astro-tourist team poised to make history as the first all-civilian crew launched into Earth orbit. In this file photo, Inspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman, founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments, stands in front of …

What Is Inspiration4? 5 Things To Know About First-Ever All-Civilian SpaceX Mission To Space | EXPLAINED
3 years, 6 months ago

What Is Inspiration4? 5 Things To Know About First-Ever All-Civilian SpaceX Mission To Space | EXPLAINED

ABP News  

New Delhi: On September 15, four civilians will blast off into space as part of the Inspiration4 mission of SpaceX and NASA. The mission will be launched from Launch Complex 39A of the Kennedy Space Center, which was the embarkation point for the Apollo and Space Shuttle Missions, and also the Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission. Hence, the docking port of …

SpaceX's first all civilian mission to launch on Sept 15 led by billionaire Isaacman
3 years, 6 months ago

SpaceX's first all civilian mission to launch on Sept 15 led by billionaire Isaacman

India Today  

Months after Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin launched tourists into space under Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos respectively, Elon Musk is trying to catch up. The mission will have four civilians on board the Crew Dragon capsule led by Billionaire Jared Issacman, the founder of Shift4 Payments. Jared Isaacman, the billionaire tech entrepreneur who will command the mission said, “The …

SpaceX's first all-civilian mission to launch on September 15
3 years, 6 months ago

SpaceX's first all-civilian mission to launch on September 15

India TV News  

SpaceX's first all-civilian mission to launch on September 15 Early this year in February, SpaceX announced the charity-driven mission named Inspiration4, which will be commanded by tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and will have three others. SpaceX, run by tech billionaire Elon Musk-run, is all set to launch to orbit its first all-civilian mission ‘Inspiration4 on September 15. Early this year …

Inspiration4: All-civilian crew on SpaceX's first privately-funded flight to orbit, revealed
3 years, 11 months ago

Inspiration4: All-civilian crew on SpaceX's first privately-funded flight to orbit, revealed

Firstpost  

A billionaire’s private SpaceX flight filled its two remaining seats Tuesday with a scientist-teacher and a data engineer whose college friend actually won a spot but gave him the prize. Isaacman also revealed some details about his Inspiration4 mission, as the four gathered Tuesday at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Chris Sembroski, from left to right, Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux and …

SpaceX to launch world's first commercial civilian space mission by the end of 2021: Details
4 years, 1 month ago

SpaceX to launch world's first commercial civilian space mission by the end of 2021: Details

Op India  

On Monday, Elon Musk’s SpaceX announced that they will carry 4 civilians to the Earth’s orbit by the fourth quarter of this year. Dubbed as ‘Inspiration4’ by SpaceX, it is the first commercial civilian mission to space. The multi-day mission will be launched from Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Complex 39A and travel across the low orbit of the Earth. …

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on first operational mission to space
4 years, 4 months ago

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on first operational mission to space

India Today  

After a brief delay, SpaceX has launched the first operational commercial crew mission with four astronauts on board to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, according to reports early Monday. United States: NASA and SpaceX launch first operational commercial crew mission with four astronauts on board to International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center …

SpaceX launches four astronauts to the International Space Station
4 years, 4 months ago

SpaceX launches four astronauts to the International Space Station

LA Times  

Six months after launching astronauts for the first time, SpaceX is sending another crew to the International Space Station. For the record: A previous version of this story said SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule would dock with the space station 16 hours after launch. Then, about 12 minutes after launch, the Crew Dragon capsule properly separated from the second stage of …

SpaceX launch of crew on first 'operational' mission delayed by weather
4 years, 4 months ago

SpaceX launch of crew on first 'operational' mission delayed by weather

The Hindu  

NASA and high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX announced on Friday a 24-hour weather delay of their planned launch of four astronauts into orbit for NASA's first full-fledged human mission using a privately owned spacecraft. SpaceX's newly designed Crew Dragon capsule, dubbed “Resilience” by its crew, was rescheduled for launch atop the Falcon 9 at 7:27 p.m. Eastern time …

SpaceX capsule departs ISS, set for ocean splashdown
4 years, 7 months ago

SpaceX capsule departs ISS, set for ocean splashdown

The Hindu  

The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part of their test flight – returning to Earth with a rare splashdown. NASA’s Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken bid farewell to the three men left behind as their SpaceX Dragon capsule undocked and headed toward a …

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