SpaceX Dragon Crew prepares for first operational manned mission to space
It's been almost four months since Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blasted off for the first manned flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.
It's been almost four months since Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blasted off for the first manned flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.
SpaceX postpones Friday launch of Starlink, due to weather concerns
SpaceX late Thursday announced it is postponing a planned launch of another round of Starlink satellites. SpaceX scrubbed Thursday's and had hoped to try again on Friday afternoon.
SpaceX late Thursday announced it is postponing a planned launch of another round of Starlink satellites. SpaceX scrubbed Thursday's and had hoped to try again on Friday afternoon.
Hurricanes and fires across US revealed in NASA satellite image
Launched in 2002, the Aqua satellite has six Earth-observing instruments on board.
Launched in 2002, the Aqua satellite has six Earth-observing instruments on board.
Possible hints of life spotted in Venus' clouds, astronomers say
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
Fighter pilot says UFO he chased in 2004 committed 'act of war'
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
NASA wants to pay companies to collect dirt from the Moon for them
The competition is not limited to just U.S. companies and the agency may grant one or more awards.
The competition is not limited to just U.S. companies and the agency may grant one or more awards.
NASA wants to pay companies to collect dirt from the Moon for them
NASA says that they are soliciting commercial companies to provide proposals for the collection of space resources. They specifically want moon "dirt" or rocks from any location on the lunar surface.
NASA says that they are soliciting commercial companies to provide proposals for the collection of space resources. They specifically want moon "dirt" or rocks from any location on the lunar surface.
'Potentially hazardous' asteroid wider than two football fields set to fly past Earth next week
The space rock, known as asteroid 2020 QL2, is more than 120 meters (393 feet) in diameter.
The space rock, known as asteroid 2020 QL2, is more than 120 meters (393 feet) in diameter.
'Literally shook our house': Residents across Central Florida hear sonic boom after successful SpaceX launch
At 7:18 p.m., the space exploration company sent a SAOCOM 1B satellite into space, riding onboard a Falcon 9 rocket for Argentina's space agency.
At 7:18 p.m., the space exploration company sent a SAOCOM 1B satellite into space, riding onboard a Falcon 9 rocket for Argentina's space agency.
Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket after scrubbed morning launch
Earlier in the day, SpaceX attempted to complete a separate launch, where it would send more Starlink satellites into space.
Earlier in the day, SpaceX attempted to complete a separate launch, where it would send more Starlink satellites into space.
Launch of ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket aborted at 3-second count
United Launch Alliance had hope that the third time would be a charm. Instead, a hot fire abort at T-minus 3 seconds kept a Delta IV Heavy rocket from launching into orbit from Cape Canaveral early Saturday morning.
United Launch Alliance had hope that the third time would be a charm. Instead, a hot fire abort at T-minus 3 seconds kept a Delta IV Heavy rocket from launching into orbit from Cape Canaveral early Saturday morning.
ULA scrubs launch of Delta IV Heavy rocket, will try again Friday morning
It could be a historic week for the Space Coast as three launches are planned just days apart. However, the first of those three planned launches has twice been delayed, which will likely impact the other two.
It could be a historic week for the Space Coast as three launches are planned just days apart. However, the first of those three planned launches has twice been delayed, which will likely impact the other two.
SpaceX plans unusual launch for Friday
There are three planned launches from Cape Canaveral planned for this week. One launch by SpaceX will use the polar launch corridor to accommodate a communications satellite for Argentina. The corridor has not been used in decades and carries with it some risks the rocket travels over populated lands.
There are three planned launches from Cape Canaveral planned for this week. One launch by SpaceX will use the polar launch corridor to accommodate a communications satellite for Argentina. The corridor has not been used in decades and carries with it some risks the rocket travels over populated lands.
Possible historic week for Space Coast with 3 launches
It is a busy week along the Space Coast as three launches could take place by Saturday.
It is a busy week along the Space Coast as three launches could take place by Saturday.
The universe will end in this way, at this time, researcher says
It will happen sometime over the "next few trillion years."
It will happen sometime over the "next few trillion years."
NASA, SpaceX target October for next launch carrying astronauts
NASA and SpaceX say they are targeting no earlier than Oct. 23 for the first operational flight with astronauts of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA and SpaceX say they are targeting no earlier than Oct. 23 for the first operational flight with astronauts of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.
Exploding stars responsible for half of the calcium in the universe, according to study
A global team of researchers examined a supernova in its final stages of life and discovered a historically large emission of calcium.
A global team of researchers examined a supernova in its final stages of life and discovered a historically large emission of calcium.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral carrying Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral early Friday morning.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral early Friday morning.
Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year, will peak next week — here’s how to watch
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
NASA astronauts discuss historic manned SpaceX mission
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken discussed their trip into space on Tuesday.
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken discussed their trip into space on Tuesday.