Elon Musk's SpaceX launches 8th long-duration crew to orbit for NASA: Top points
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches 8th long-duration crew to orbit for NASA: Top points

Hindustan Times  

A SpaceX rocket lifted off from Florida on Sunday night carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on their way to the International Space Station to begin a six-month science mission in Earth orbit. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket topped with an autonomously operated Crew Dragon capsule dubbed Endeavor was launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, along Florida's Atlantic coast, at 10:53 p.m. EST. Designated Crew 8, the mission marks the eighth long-duration ISS team that NASA has flown aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle since the private rocket venture founded in 2002 by billionaire Elon Musk and headquartered near Los Angeles began sending U.S. astronauts to orbit in May 2020. The latest ISS crew was led by mission commander Matthew Dominick, 42, a U.S. Navy test pilot making his first trip to space, and veteran NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, 64, a physician who has logged two previous flights to the space station and two spacewalks. Crew 8 will be welcomed aboard the space station by seven current ISS occupants - three Russians and the four astronauts of Crew 7, two from NASA, one from Japan and one from Denmark.

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NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts face more time in space with return delayed until at least late March
6 days, 20 hours ago

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts face more time in space with return delayed until at least late March

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again. The two test pilots planned on being away just a week or so when they blasted off June 5 on Boeing’s first astronaut flight to the International Space Station. Their mission grew from eight days to eight months after NASA decided to send the company’s …

Elon Musk has a plan to reach Mars in 90 days. It normally takes 8 months
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk has a plan to reach Mars in 90 days. It normally takes 8 months

India Today  

Elon Musk has outlined ambitious plans for SpaceX's Starship, aiming to significantly reduce travel time to Mars. Traditionally, missions to the Red Planet have taken between six to nine months, but Musk asserts that with the right technology, this duration could be slashed to as little as 90 days. pic.twitter.com/9YvhWALM4P — Kai Trump November 26, 2024 This represents a substantial …

SpaceX's Dragon Carrying Crew-8 Mission Returns to Earth
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SpaceX's Dragon Carrying Crew-8 Mission Returns to Earth

Bloomberg  

00:00 As Crew eight is nearing splashdown. At this point in time, the seats in Dragon have rotated a little bit to help provide a more comfortable and safer bodily orientation for the crew members as they come closer to splashdown. Again, we do have visual confirmation of Crew eight successfully splashing down after 235 days. We, of course, are …

NASA's Crew-8 mission members return to Earth on SpaceX capsule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NASA's Crew-8 mission members return to Earth on SpaceX capsule

NPR  

NASA's Crew-8 mission members return to Earth on SpaceX capsule toggle caption Bill Stafford/NASA NASA's Crew-8 mission members returned to Earth Friday — capping a nearly eight-month mission after their trip from the International Space Station was extended several times. In a series of statements, NASA said the crew exited the spacecraft onto a recovery ship for standard post-flight medical …

SpaceX Crew's Historic Mission to Return Home Faces Setbacks
2 months ago

SpaceX Crew's Historic Mission to Return Home Faces Setbacks

CNN  

The SpaceX Crew-8 capsule has returned to Earth, but two test pilots, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, were left behind for the simple reason that they were not assigned to that specific spacecraft. Williams and Wilmore were part of a regular crew rotation at the orbiting laboratory, and routine missions typically last about six months. However, the Crew-8 team was …

SpaceX Crew's Return Home Delayed as They Are Left Behind for the Journey
2 months ago

SpaceX Crew's Return Home Delayed as They Are Left Behind for the Journey

CNN  

The SpaceX Crew-8 capsule is returning to Earth, but two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, will be left behind because they are not assigned to the specific spacecraft. The reason for this is that the mission is part of a regular crew rotation at the orbiting laboratory, and routine missions typically last about six months. The astronauts will be …

Elon Musk Mars Project: SpaceX to Launch First Starship in Two Years | ABP News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Mars Project: SpaceX to Launch First Starship in Two Years | ABP News

ABP News  

Elon Musk's SpaceX is now shifting its focus from the Moon to Mars, with plans to send a spacecraft to the Red Planet within the next two years. On Saturday, Musk announced that SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starship to Mars as soon as the Earth-Mars transfer window opens. According to reports, Musk envisions establishing a city on Mars …

NASA announces crew members cut from SpaceX flight to free up seats for stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA announces crew members cut from SpaceX flight to free up seats for stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts

The Independent  

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NASA picks Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back astronauts stuck in space in fresh blow to Boeing
3 months, 4 weeks ago

NASA picks Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back astronauts stuck in space in fresh blow to Boeing

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NASA has announced that it will use SpaceX’s Dragon capsule to bring home …

NASA Will Keep Stranded Astronauts In Space 6 More Months
4 months ago

NASA Will Keep Stranded Astronauts In Space 6 More Months

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. In this photo provided by NASA, Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams pose for a portrait …

NASA's decision on Sunita Williams' return from Space Station still pending; may extend into early 2025
4 months, 1 week ago

NASA's decision on Sunita Williams' return from Space Station still pending; may extend into early 2025

Hindustan Times  

NASA announced on Wednesday that the decision on whether to keep astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams at the International Space Station remains unresolved, with a possible extension “until early next year,” according to an Associated Press report. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams The report mentioned that instead of returning to Earth aboard Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule, Wilmore and Williams might …

NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule

Associated Press  

Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. Veteran NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams blasted off aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule for the orbiting laboratory on June 5. In delaying the astronauts’ return, NASA and Boeing said they needed …

NASA taps Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA taps Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years. SpaceX, a privately held company controlled by technology mogul Elon Musk, will build the vehicle that will bring down the space station, …

NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NASA has awarded SpaceX an …

How Boeing's latest scandal could leave NASA astronauts 'stranded in space' on the ISS
6 months, 1 week ago

How Boeing's latest scandal could leave NASA astronauts 'stranded in space' on the ISS

Daily Mail  

Boeing's latest potential scandal is out of this world - literally. Its Starliner spacecraft - which carried two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station last week - is unable to undock after several faults were found on the ship. Its Starliner spacecraft - which carried two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station last week - is unable to …

NASA's Crew 7 aims returning to Earth on March 12: Details
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA's Crew 7 aims returning to Earth on March 12: Details

India TV News  

NASA’s 7 astronauts crew which is onboard the International Space Station are preparing to return to Earth, after a 6-month stay in the orbiting lab, the US space agency has said. In an official statement, NASA further stated that the four crew members will return to Earth on the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which is expected to undock from the space …

SpaceX initiates eighth long-duration crew mission to International Space Station orbit
9 months, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX initiates eighth long-duration crew mission to International Space Station orbit

India TV News  

A SpaceX rocket safely lifted off from Florida on this Sunday night carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on their way to the International Space Station to begin a six-month science mission in the Earth orbit. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket topped with an autonomously operated Crew Dragon capsule dubbed Endeavor was launched from NASA's …

Nasa launches four astronauts to conduct over 200 experiments in space
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nasa launches four astronauts to conduct over 200 experiments in space

India Today  

In a spectacular night-time launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nasa's SpaceX Crew-8 mission lifteoff on their mission to the International Space Station. WATCH SPACEX LAUNCHES FOUR ASTRONAUTS TO SPACE The Crew-8 mission carries an international team of astronauts including Nasa's Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. Crew-8 mission astronauts, Roscosmos cosmonaut and mission …

Four astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule to wrap up six-month station mission
1 year, 3 months ago

Four astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule to wrap up six-month station mission

The Hindu  

Four astronauts returned to Earth early Monday after a six-month stay at the International Space Station. Returning were NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren “Woody” Hoburg, Russia's Andrei Fedyaev and the United Arab Emirates' Sultan al-Neyadi, the first person from the Arab world to spend an extended time in orbit. Before departing the space station, they said they were craving …

Watch: Nasa’s SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts arrive at International Space Station
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Nasa’s SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts arrive at International Space Station

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nasa’s SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts arrived at International Space Station on Sunday 27 August. The astronauts, …

NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 launch to ISS postponed. Details
1 year, 3 months ago

NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 launch to ISS postponed. Details

Hindustan Times  

National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Friday said the launch of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station aboard a Dragon spacecraft has been rescheduled to August 26. NASA's Space X Crew-7 launch to the ISS postponed The launch initially planned for August 25, has been postponed several times before. All you need to know about the mission: …

SpaceX crew docks at International Space Station
1 year, 9 months ago

SpaceX crew docks at International Space Station

Al Jazeera  

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule has arrived safely at the International Space Station, carrying two US astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a United Arab Emirates astronaut to begin a six-month science mission. The autonomously flying spacecraft dubbed Endeavour docked at the space station shortly after 06:40 GMT on Friday, nearly 25 hours after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in …

SpaceX set to launch next International Space Station crew for NASA
1 year, 9 months ago

SpaceX set to launch next International Space Station crew for NASA

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX was set to launch early on Monday the International Space Station's next long-duration team into orbit, with an astronaut from the United Arab Emirates and a Russian cosmonaut joining two NASA crewmates for the flight. The four-member crew should reach the International Space Station about 25 hours later, on Tuesday morning, to begin a six-month …

Watch Live | SpaceX scrubs Crew-6 launch minutes before lift-off
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch Live | SpaceX scrubs Crew-6 launch minutes before lift-off

India Today  

The Elon Musk-led SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on Monday. Nasa astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren “Woody” Hoburg, along with United Arab Emirates astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Russian space agency, Roscosmos, cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev are going to the flying laboratory for a six-month mission to conduct scientific research. WATCH LIVE SPACEX LAUNCHES FOUR …

Boeing crew capsule launches to space station on test redo
2 years, 7 months ago

Boeing crew capsule launches to space station on test redo

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing’s crew capsule rocketed into orbit Thursday on a repeat test flight without astronauts, after years of being grounded by flaws that could have doomed the spacecraft. If the capsule reaches the International Space Station on Friday and everything else goes well, two or three NASA test pilots could strap in by the end of this …

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home, then launches 53 satellites
2 years, 7 months ago

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home, then launches 53 satellites

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX brought four astronauts home with a midnight splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, capping the busiest stretch yet for Elon Musk’s taxi service. SpaceX’s William Gerstenmaier, a vice president, acknowledges it’s “a pretty exciting time.” Barely five hours after splashdown, the company founded by Musk in 2002 launched a fresh batch of its …

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown, then launches 53 Starlink satellites
2 years, 7 months ago

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown, then launches 53 Starlink satellites

The Hindu  

SpaceX brought four astronauts home with a midnight splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, capping the busiest stretch yet for Elon Musk’s taxi service. SpaceX’s William Gerstenmaier, a vice president, acknowledges it’s “a pretty exciting time.” Starlink launches 53 satellites Barely five hours after splashdown, the company founded by Musk in 2002 launched a fresh batch of its …

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight
2 years, 7 months ago

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. “This is one of the most diversified, I think, crews that we’ve had in a really, really long time,” said NASA’s space operations mission chief Kathy Lueders. Watkins, a geologist who is …

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight
2 years, 7 months ago

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight

The Hindu  

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. “This is one of the most diversified, I think, crews that we've had in a really, really long time," said NASA's space operations mission chief Kathy Lueders. Cristoforetti turned 45 on Tuesday, “so she really celebrates …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches latest crew of astronauts to ISS
2 years, 7 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches latest crew of astronauts to ISS

Al Jazeera  

The launch comes after the company and NASA successfully completed the first civilian trip to the space station. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk‘s rocket company SpaceX has launched four astronauts into orbit as part of a NASA mission to the International Space Station. Kathy Lueders, NASA’s space operations mission chief, said the crew was likely “one of the most diversified” in …

Elon Musk Says Space X Starship Rocket To Reach Orbit Within 6 Months
2 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk Says Space X Starship Rocket To Reach Orbit Within 6 Months

News 18  

Reiterating that humanity needs to become multi-planetary, Elon Musk said on Friday that the SpaceX Starship rocket will finally reach orbit this year. Musk, highly confident that Starship will reach orbit this year, also demonstrated a new video of Starship’s potential at the event. Late last year, Musk, in an email to SpaceX employees, asked them to work over the …

SpaceX launches four astronauts to International Space Station
3 years, 1 month ago

SpaceX launches four astronauts to International Space Station

Al Jazeera  

After series of delays, Elon Musk’s private company SpaceX launches four astronauts to the International Space Station. The repeatedly delayed flight, which launched on Wednesday night, occurred just two days after SpaceX brought four other astronauts home from the International Space Station. “Godspeed, Crew-3 – I can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!” NASA associate administrator and former astronaut …

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight
3 years, 1 month ago

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts returned to Earth on Monday, riding home with SpaceX to end a 200-day space station mission that began last spring. Their homecoming — coming just eight hours after leaving the International Space Station — paved the way for SpaceX’s launch of their four replacements as early as Wednesday night. Before Monday afternoon’s undocking, German …

SpaceX launches record spacecraft
3 years, 10 months ago

SpaceX launches record spacecraft

The Hindu  

A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10 a.m. EST from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The reusable …

Milestone trip to space station for 4 astronauts
4 years, 1 month ago

Milestone trip to space station for 4 astronauts

Hindustan Times  

Four astronauts are cruising to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX capsule in the company’s first regular Nasa mission to the facility. The Dragon was performing as expected in orbit and would approach the station and dock as programmed, said Kathy Lueders, the Nasa associate administrator. The Dragon capsule is scheduled to arrive at about 11pm Eastern time on …

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on first operational mission to space
4 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station until November
4 years, 2 months ago

NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station until November

Daily Mail  

NASA announced SpaceX’s mission to take four astronauts to the International Space Station has been delayed until November. NASA is pushing the launch back to give SpaceX time to complete hardware testing and data reviews to evaluate ‘off-nominal behavior of Falcon 9 first stage engine.’ Scroll down for video NASA announced SpaceX’s mission to take four astronauts to the International …

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make first splashdown in 45 years
4 years, 4 months ago

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make first splashdown in 45 years

The Hindu  

Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company. Test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken arrived back on Earth in their SpaceX Dragon capsule named Endeavour, less than a day after departing the International Space …

WATCH: SpaceX capsule and Nasa crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years
4 years, 4 months ago

WATCH: SpaceX capsule and Nasa crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years

India Today  

Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk's SpaceX company. Test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken rode the SpaceX Dragon capsule back to Earth less than a day after departing the International Space Station and two …

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