Summary SpaceX has proven its giant launch tower can safely catch the Super Heavy booster mid-air. The success brings the company much closer to achieving fully reusable heavy-lift rockets. This breakthrough will support future Moon and Mars missions by cutting launch turnaround times. SpaceX has pulled off one of its boldest feats yet, catching the […]
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SpaceX Crew-9 Docking Complete as Dragon Freedom Joins International Space Station
Summary Dragon Freedom docked with the ISS on September 29, completing SpaceX’s Crew-9 arrival. The mission’s top goal is helping bring back astronauts stranded by Boeing’s Starliner issues. In the meantime, Crew-9 members will assist with ongoing space science and research aboard the station. NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission has successfully arrived at the International […]
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SpaceX Crew-9 Launches with Two Astronauts to the ISS, Mission to Bring Back Stranded Crew
Summary SpaceX’s Crew-9 launched two astronauts to the ISS to help bring back the delayed Starliner crew. The mission will also support over 200 experiments ranging from plant growth to astronaut health. This launch highlights NASA and SpaceX’s role in keeping ISS operations stable amid technical setbacks. SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission successfully launched two astronauts to […]
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Starlink Satellites’ Radio Waves Disrupt Astronomy, Threatening Observations of Deep-Sky Objects
Summary Newer Starlink satellites are emitting stronger signals that disrupt radio astronomy studies. Astronomers fear that rising satellite numbers could overwhelm observations of the natural sky. Researchers are urging solutions like frequency changes or shielding to protect future science. Radio waves from SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are creating challenges for astronomers by interfering with radio telescopes, […]
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Polaris Dawn Crew Returns to Earth After Historic Private Spacewalk Mission
Summary SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission, a private spaceflight, successfully completed a five-day journey to space. The crew made history with the first-ever commercial spacewalk. The flight also reached a new altitude record for a crewed mission. SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew has safely returned to Earth after completing a groundbreaking five-day mission that included the first […]
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Starship will land uncrewed on Mars by 2026, says Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX
Summary Elon Musk announced a new timeline for SpaceX to begin missions to Mars, starting with uncrewed flights in 2026. The plan calls for the first astronauts to land on the planet by 2028, with a permanent city built within 20 years. Musk says making Starship fully reusable is the key to lowering costs for […]
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SpaceX Launches Historic Polaris Dawn Mission, First Private Spacewalk Planned in Orbit
Summary Polaris Dawn became the first private mission to achieve a commercial spacewalk in orbit. The crew reached the highest Earth orbit since Apollo, breaking several records along the way. This mission marks the start of the Polaris Program, aiming to expand the role of private spaceflight. SpaceX launched the Polaris Dawn mission aboard the […]
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NASA Picks SpaceX Dragon to Deorbit Ageing International Space Station by 2030
Summary NASA will retire the ISS in 2030 by guiding it to a safe reentry over the Pacific Ocean. A modified SpaceX Dragon will be used as a tug to lower the station’s orbit step by step. The decision highlights the shift from government-led stations to private orbital labs in the future. NASA has confirmed […]
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SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites After Scrapping Previous Attempt, Falcon 9 Lands Safely
Summary SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites on August 12 after weather delayed the previous day’s attempt. The Falcon 9 booster landed successfully on a droneship, marking its tenth flight. The mission supports the continued growth of SpaceX’s global satellite internet network. SpaceX successfully launched a batch of 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on […]
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SpaceX Tests New Raptor 3 Engine for Starship, Sparks Debate Over Design and Powe
Summary SpaceX tested its new Raptor 3 engine, achieving higher thrust and lighter weight than previous versions. The engine’s minimalist design sparked both praise and criticism online. Its improved performance is key to Starship’s future missions, including plans for Mars. SpaceX has successfully fired its new Raptor 3 engine, a critical step for its Starship/Super […]