Astronauts board International Space Station after docking SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
Despite weather concerns, the veteran astronauts took off from launchpad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on Saturday afternoon, riding on top of a Falcon 9 rocket aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Despite weather concerns, the veteran astronauts took off from launchpad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on Saturday afternoon, riding on top of a Falcon 9 rocket aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX sends Dragon, astronauts on history-making flight
After nine years, Americans are back in the business of launching astronauts into space.
After nine years, Americans are back in the business of launching astronauts into space.
'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts
By NASA’s count, over 3 million viewers tuned in online.
By NASA’s count, over 3 million viewers tuned in online.
PHOTOS: SpaceX completes historic manned launch, sending 2 NASA astronauts into orbit from American soil
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have now made history and are on their way to the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have now made history and are on their way to the International Space Station.
History made! SpaceX successfully launches first manned mission from U.S soil in nearly 10 years
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have now made history and are on their way to the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have now made history and are on their way to the International Space Station.
Launch of SpaceX Demo-2 caps six decades of crewed spaceflight
Another milestone in space exploration was achieved by Americans on Saturday when a SpaceX rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral carrying NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken on board a bullet-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Another milestone in space exploration was achieved by Americans on Saturday when a SpaceX rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral carrying NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken on board a bullet-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Dragon-riding astronauts join exclusive inner circle at NASA
It’s only the fifth time that NASA has put people aboard a brand new spacecraft line for liftoff. And it’s the first time the spacecraft belongs to a for-profit company in charge of the launch.
It’s only the fifth time that NASA has put people aboard a brand new spacecraft line for liftoff. And it’s the first time the spacecraft belongs to a for-profit company in charge of the launch.
After the manned launch, what is next for space exploration?
NASA's Artemis program aims to discover new knowledge about the Moon, Earth, and our origins in the solar system.
NASA's Artemis program aims to discover new knowledge about the Moon, Earth, and our origins in the solar system.
Historic NASA launch provides Trump moment to relish during difficult week
“That was a beautiful sight to see and I hope you all enjoyed it,” Trump said shortly after the rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company lifted off for a trip to the International Space Station.
“That was a beautiful sight to see and I hope you all enjoyed it,” Trump said shortly after the rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company lifted off for a trip to the International Space Station.
Meet the dinosaur hitching a ride to space with U.S. astronauts
The good news is that you can have one of your own!
The good news is that you can have one of your own!
‘WE DID IT!!!’: Astronauts, proud Americans share their reactions to the 2020 SpaceX launch
Millions of Americans will be sure to remember where they were on May 30, 2020 when a rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched two Americans into orbit from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade.
Millions of Americans will be sure to remember where they were on May 30, 2020 when a rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched two Americans into orbit from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade.
President Trump, Vice President Pence view historic launch
A rocket ship built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era of commercial space travel.
A rocket ship built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era of commercial space travel.
Launch watchers return for 2nd try with patience, umbrellas
The first launch attempt by SpaceX on Wednesday was scrubbed with just 17 minutes left on the countdown clock, and there was only a 50-50 chance of good weather on Saturday.
The first launch attempt by SpaceX on Wednesday was scrubbed with just 17 minutes left on the countdown clock, and there was only a 50-50 chance of good weather on Saturday.
Timeline: NASA astronauts schedule leading up to the launch
Liftoff on Saturday is set for 3:22 p.m. EDT, pending favorable weather conditions, which currently are at only 50%, according to the 45th Space Wing.
Liftoff on Saturday is set for 3:22 p.m. EDT, pending favorable weather conditions, which currently are at only 50%, according to the 45th Space Wing.
Who are the astronauts embarking on the first manned mission into space in nearly ten years?
Veteran astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are riding SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft into orbit on top of a Falcon 9 rocket.
Veteran astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are riding SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft into orbit on top of a Falcon 9 rocket.
Launch Forecast: Chances increase to 70-percent for good weather for Saturday's historic SpaceX launch
Officials are aiming for Saturday at 3:22 p.m. EDT from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Officials are aiming for Saturday at 3:22 p.m. EDT from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Coast Guard officers get close-up view of orcas
Members of the US Coast Guard Pacific Northwest division witnessed a rare sight on Tuesday, May 26, when a pod of orcas surfaced near their boat during a training exercise off Bellingham Bay, Washington.
Members of the US Coast Guard Pacific Northwest division witnessed a rare sight on Tuesday, May 26, when a pod of orcas surfaced near their boat during a training exercise off Bellingham Bay, Washington.
First manned launch in nearly a decade scheduled for Saturday, here's where you can watch it
NASA said this will be the first crewed mission into orbit from the U.S. since the end of the space shuttle program in 2011.
NASA said this will be the first crewed mission into orbit from the U.S. since the end of the space shuttle program in 2011.
Counting down to launch
The countdown is on for SpaceX's second attempt at sending astronauts into orbit from American soil.
The countdown is on for SpaceX's second attempt at sending astronauts into orbit from American soil.
Visitors come out to watch SpaceX launch
The crowds are building on the Space Coast for Saturday's crewed launch.
The crowds are building on the Space Coast for Saturday's crewed launch.