SpaceX's attempt to launch a record 143 satellites on a single Falcon 9 rocket was stopped Saturday due to poor weather conditions. "Due to unfavorable weather, we are standing down from today's … [Read more...] about SpaceX delays launch of 143 satellites on single rocket
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SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft is on its way back to Earth, set to splashdown off Florida
SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station Tuesday morning and is set to splashdown off the coast of Florida Wednesday."The upgraded @SpaceX cargo Dragon … [Read more...] about SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft is on its way back to Earth, set to splashdown off Florida
SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon departure from space station postponed because of weather
The departure of SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon from the International Space Station was postponed on Monday morning because of weather in the splashdown zone off the east coast of Florida.The uncrewed … [Read more...] about SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon departure from space station postponed because of weather
SpaceX completes first rocket launch of 2021, sending up communications satellite
Following a very busy 2020 that saw it make a number of achievements, including the launch of the first astronauts to space from American soil since 2011, SpaceX completed its first rocket … [Read more...] about SpaceX completes first rocket launch of 2021, sending up communications satellite
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft departs space station, will test new tech before destruction
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday and is set to test new technologies before its fiery destruction when it returns to Earth’s … [Read more...] about Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft departs space station, will test new tech before destruction
2020 in review: Top space stories of the year
The coronavirus pandemic has been the focal point for almost everyone on the planet in 2020, but there have been a number of achievements this year for those looking beyond Earth. This … [Read more...] about 2020 in review: Top space stories of the year
SpaceX launches SiriusXM satellite from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has launched a SiriusXM satellite atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.The SXM-7 mission launched from Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 12:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about SpaceX launches SiriusXM satellite from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launches space station supply mission
SpaceX has launched an uncrewed spacecraft on a cargo-carrying mission to the International Space Station.The Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch … [Read more...] about SpaceX launches space station supply mission
SpaceX resupply mission to ISS rescheduled for Sunday due to poor weather
SpaceX has moved the launch of its vital resupply mission launch to Sunday after poor weather forced a delay. According to SpaceX, "this is the first flight of the updated cargo version of Dragon, … [Read more...] about SpaceX resupply mission to ISS rescheduled for Sunday due to poor weather
Japanese capsule returns to Earth with important asteroid samples
Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully released a small capsule on Saturday and sent it toward Earth to deliver samples from a distant asteroid that could provide clues to the origin of the solar … [Read more...] about Japanese capsule returns to Earth with important asteroid samples
