NASA appears to indicate that its planned launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station is still on track for a launch by the end of May. An issue >>
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Coronavirus pandemic forces SpaceX launch delay
SpaceX, which has proven resilient in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, finally felt the impact after its planned launch of a SAOCOM satellite was delayed. The delay comes as Vandenberg Air Force >>
In rare misstep, SpaceX loses Falcon 9 during landing attempt
In its continued efforts to create a global communications network with its Starlink satellites, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket today, delivering another 60 of the spacecraft into Earth orbit. It was a >>
SpaceX will launch humans to space for the first time
Well, it all comes down to this. NASA has given SpaceX the thumbs up to become the first company in its Commercial Crew program to send humans into space. The race between SpaceX >>
Boeing’s Starliner just hit a brick wall in space
“You have got to be kidding me.” – NASA, probably. Today was supposed to be a milestone for Boeing and NASA’s Commercial Crew program. After years of development and delay upon delay, Boeing’s >>
Boeing’s Starliner gets thumbs up for Friday launch
Boeing’s Starliner capsule is built to carry astronauts. It’s one of NASA’s two big bets on commercial crew vehicles, with the other being SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. The race between Boeing and SpaceX has >>
Japan and Russia are about to fire a pair of spacecraft to the International Space Station
The International Space Station is always a busy place. Astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory perform experiments, make observations, and carry out all manner of scientific work as the spacecraft cruises around our planet. >>
SpaceX launches Starhopper after earlier failed attempt
SpaceX’s Starhopper has had an interesting week. It was initially supposed to take off from the company’s Texas launch facility on Monday evening, performing what is expected to be the last of its >>
