Trump Takes Credit For Space Launch That Got Its Start A Decade Ago
The successful SpaceX launch has its roots in two previous administrations, but President Trump credited his own leadership.
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NASA And SpaceX Launch First Astronauts To Orbit From U.S. Since 2011
After an aborted launch attempt to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the weather cleared and the launch went ahead on Saturday.
Weather Delays Launch Of SpaceX Dragon With 2 Astronauts Aboard
With astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken strapped inside the capsule and the countdown narrowing, poor weather conditions forced an abort. The next opportunity to try will be on Saturday.
Shuttle Veteran Leads First Human Space Mission Launched From U.S. Since 2011
When Doug Hurley launched aboard Atlantis on July 8, 2011, the future of human spaceflight from U.S. soil was uncertain. Nearly a decade later, the astronaut is piloting SpaceX's new Crew Dragon.
Here's How The Pandemic Is Changing America's Plans For Its Newest Spaceship
Later this week, NASA and SpaceX will launch the first rocket carrying astronauts from U.S. soil since the end of the space shuttle era. But COVID-19 has forced some changes to their plans.
Head Of NASA's Human Spaceflight Program Resigns A Week Before Crucial Launch
The sudden departure of Doug Loverro startled the space community, which has been eagerly anticipating the planned May 27 launch of astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011.
Coronavirus Fears Have NASA Urging Space Fans To Stay Away From Historic Launch
The space agency is urging people not to travel to go see astronauts embark on their historic launch from Florida, the first time they will do so in nearly a decade.
Boeing's Starliner Lands Safely Back To Earth After Aborted Space Station Mission
The journey is being hailed as a major achievement despite failing to complete a core objective: docking at the international space station. NASA hopes to launch U.S. astronauts in space in 2020.
In Uncrewed Test, Boeing's Starliner Capsule Fails To Reach Space Station
After a flawless launch from Cape Canaveral, Fla., the crew capsule, loaded with 600 pounds of cargo for the station, was unable to reach its intended orbit, Boeing says.
Elon Musk Unveils SpaceX's New Starship, Designed To Fly To The Moon, Mars And Beyond
Calling it "the most inspiring thing" he's ever seen, SpaceX's CEO talked up his company's big innovation and plans to fast-track production of the spacecraft. He hopes to fly passengers by next year.