SpaceX's first commercial Falcon Heavy mission complete
The world’s most powerful rocket blasted off Thursday evening for only its second flight ever. And while there was no ‘Starman’ or red roadster atop the Falcon Heavy this time, the communications satellite riding into space still represented an important payload for SpaceX.
The world’s most powerful rocket blasted off Thursday evening for only its second flight ever. And while there was no ‘Starman’ or red roadster atop the Falcon Heavy this time, the communications satellite riding into space still represented an important payload for SpaceX.
SpaceX astronaut capsule test flight set for March
A milestone SpaceX test flight could be just a month away. NASA announced this morning that the company is targeting March 2 for an uncrewed first flight of its Dragon crew capsule.
A milestone SpaceX test flight could be just a month away. NASA announced this morning that the company is targeting March 2 for an uncrewed first flight of its Dragon crew capsule.
Apollo 1's crew: A Mercury astronaut, spacewalker and rookie
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites has blasted off from California. The rocket lifted off at 7:31 a.m. PT Friday at Vandenberg Air Force Base and arced over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. SpaceX landed the Falcon's first stage on an autonomous vessel floating in the ocean.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites has blasted off from California. The rocket lifted off at 7:31 a.m. PT Friday at Vandenberg Air Force Base and arced over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. SpaceX landed the Falcon's first stage on an autonomous vessel floating in the ocean.
SpaceX rocket launch scrubbed with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance
Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Tuesday as the U.S. Air Force tried to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites.
Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Tuesday as the U.S. Air Force tried to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites.
SpaceX rocket hoists cargo to space station ahead of unexpected splashdown
Three days and 3,000 miles apart, SpaceX accomplished its second successful rocket launch of the week Wednesday, sending cargo to the International Space Station. But this launch came with a little added drama: An unexpected splashdown by the returning rocket just offshore.
Three days and 3,000 miles apart, SpaceX accomplished its second successful rocket launch of the week Wednesday, sending cargo to the International Space Station. But this launch came with a little added drama: An unexpected splashdown by the returning rocket just offshore.
From weddings to rockets, photographer lives the dream
For many people, being a part of the space program is something you could only dream. But one young man is living his dream -- and he has the pictures to prove it.
For many people, being a part of the space program is something you could only dream. But one young man is living his dream -- and he has the pictures to prove it.
Early sunrise: Mission to 'touch' the sun blasts off from Florida
This is one hot flight: The first NASA mission to ‘touch’ our sun is underway after a dramatic early morning launch. The Parker Solar Probe is now racing through space on a path that will eventually bring it within 4 million miles of the sun’s surface.
This is one hot flight: The first NASA mission to ‘touch’ our sun is underway after a dramatic early morning launch. The Parker Solar Probe is now racing through space on a path that will eventually bring it within 4 million miles of the sun’s surface.
Astronauts picked for SpaceX, Boeing capsule test flights
NASA on Friday assigned the astronauts who will ride the first commercial capsules into orbit next year and bring crew launches back to the U.S.
NASA on Friday assigned the astronauts who will ride the first commercial capsules into orbit next year and bring crew launches back to the U.S.
SpaceX delivers ice cream, mice, AI robot to space station
A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station, bearing berries and ice cream, mice and the first orbiting robot with artificial intelligence.
A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station, bearing berries and ice cream, mice and the first orbiting robot with artificial intelligence.
NASA camera captures its own fiery demise after launch causes brush fire
A remote camera for NASA ended up being destroyed by flames, and ended up recording its own demise.
A remote camera for NASA ended up being destroyed by flames, and ended up recording its own demise.
Jupiter's backward-flying asteroid from another star system
Just months after the discovery of our first known interstellar visitor, it turns out there's another asteroid from yet another star system residing in our cosmic club in plain view.
Just months after the discovery of our first known interstellar visitor, it turns out there's another asteroid from yet another star system residing in our cosmic club in plain view.
NASA satellite captures northern lights phenomenon
One of NASA’s satellites captured a remarkable image of the northern lights in the Earth's night sky.
One of NASA’s satellites captured a remarkable image of the northern lights in the Earth's night sky.
NASA spacecraft aims to put mystery planets on galactic map
Calling all planets that orbit around bright, nearby stars: NASA's new Tess spacecraft is looking to do a head count.
Calling all planets that orbit around bright, nearby stars: NASA's new Tess spacecraft is looking to do a head count.
NASA: Astronaut's DNA no longer identical to twin after year in space
After a year in space, an astronaut’s genes were transformed, and no longer matches his twin, according to a NASA study.
After a year in space, an astronaut’s genes were transformed, and no longer matches his twin, according to a NASA study.
The space shuttle's first Florida landing
Thirty-four years ago, the Sunshine State got its first wakeup call from an arriving spacecraft. The space shuttle’s signature twin sonic booms rattled Florida on February 11, 1984 as Challenger made the first-ever Kennedy Space Center landing.
Thirty-four years ago, the Sunshine State got its first wakeup call from an arriving spacecraft. The space shuttle’s signature twin sonic booms rattled Florida on February 11, 1984 as Challenger made the first-ever Kennedy Space Center landing.
SpaceX brings back Florida's space tourism
The Florida aerospace industry was almost wiped out when the space shuttle program was shut down in 2011. But now, SpaceX is providing the launchpad for the commercial space industry to take off.
The Florida aerospace industry was almost wiped out when the space shuttle program was shut down in 2011. But now, SpaceX is providing the launchpad for the commercial space industry to take off.
SpaceX's most powerful rocket makes thunderous debut
Pushed into the sky by the thundering blast of 27 engines, SpaceX’s strongest rocket yet blasted off from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday before sending its boosters hurtling back to Earth for an intricate seaside double-landing.
Pushed into the sky by the thundering blast of 27 engines, SpaceX’s strongest rocket yet blasted off from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday before sending its boosters hurtling back to Earth for an intricate seaside double-landing.
SpaceX defends rocket's performance in secret satellite launch
SpaceX defended its rocket performance during the weekend launch of a secret U.S. satellite, responding Tuesday to media reports that the satellite codenamed Zuma was lost.
SpaceX defended its rocket performance during the weekend launch of a secret U.S. satellite, responding Tuesday to media reports that the satellite codenamed Zuma was lost.
SpaceX dazzles with first launch of the year
SpaceX’s first launch of the year – a secret satellite codenamed Zuma – lit up the Florida sky Sunday evening, putting on a dramatic show in the process.
SpaceX’s first launch of the year – a secret satellite codenamed Zuma – lit up the Florida sky Sunday evening, putting on a dramatic show in the process.