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March 12, 2023, 9:48 PM

SpaceX crew makes triumphant return to Earth

Astronauts from the U.S., Japan, and Russia have returned safely to earth after five months on the International Space Station.
March 12, 2023, 9:48 PM
SpaceX crew makes triumphant return to Earth
March 12, 2023, 5:47 AM

Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, end 5-month mission

Their capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida coast.
March 12, 2023, 5:47 AM
March 2, 2023, 1:32 PM

SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station

SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA
March 2, 2023, 1:32 PM
February 27, 2023, 2:02 PM

Last-minute problem keeps SpaceX rocket, astronauts grounded

Last-minute technical trouble forced SpaceX to call off an attempt to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA
February 27, 2023, 2:02 PM
Last-minute problem keeps SpaceX rocket, astronauts grounded
1 month ago

By the Numbers: Space-X test

A look at the numbers behind the Space-X final test of its Starship rocket, clearing the way for permission to launch.
1 month ago
By the Numbers: Space-X test
2 months ago

Camera captures night sky spiral after SpaceX rocket launch

A camera atop Hawaii’s tallest mountain has captured what looks like a spiral swirling through the night sky
2 months ago
2 months ago

Musk says he can't get fair trial in California, wants Texas

Elon Musk doesn't think he can get a fair trial in San Francisco.
2 months ago
4 months ago

SpaceX astronauts are giving back while training for their next mission to space

The Polaris Dawn Crew for SpaceX’s next civilian mission are working on their endurance training by running in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon that supports families of children with cancer.
4 months ago
SpaceX astronauts are giving back while training for their next mission to space
4 months ago

Pediatric cancer survivor shares story after becoming youngest American in space

Hayley Arceneaux became the youngest American to go to space last year after she spent three days in orbit on Space-X's Inspiration rocket. She is telling her story in a new book.
4 months ago
Pediatric cancer survivor shares story after becoming youngest American in space
5 months ago

SpaceX nails booster landings after foggy military launch

SpaceX has scored another set of double booster landings following a Florida launch for the military
5 months ago
SpaceX nails booster landings after foggy military launch
5 months ago

SpaceX rocket blasts past full moon

A Falcon 9 rocket is seen passing a full moon as it leaves a launch site in Florida.
5 months ago
SpaceX rocket blasts past full moon
5 months ago

Space station welcomes 1st Native American woman

A SpaceX capsule carrying a crew of astronauts, including Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman in space, docks to the International Space Station.
5 months ago
Space station welcomes 1st Native American woman
6 months ago

Space X’s new mission to International Space Station makes history

Space X’s mission to the International Space Station made history, with astronaut Nicole Mann becoming first Native American woman in space, and a Russian cosmonaut joining the crew.
6 months ago
Space X’s new mission to International Space Station makes history
6 months ago

NASA, SpaceX successfully launch astronauts to the ISS

Astrophysicist and science educator Hakeem Oluseyi discusses a historic SpaceX mission as four astronauts travel to the International Space Station.
6 months ago
NASA, SpaceX successfully launch astronauts to the ISS
6 months ago

NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-5 astronauts into space on the Dragon shuttle

The rocket successfully blasted off into orbit, making it the first mission to send a Native American woman to space.
6 months ago
NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-5 astronauts into space on the Dragon shuttle
6 months ago

NASA and SpaceX make history with Crew-5 launch to the International Space Station

The six-month mission aboard the International Space Station is commanded by Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman in space. Also on board are astronauts from the U.S., Japan and Russia.
6 months ago
NASA and SpaceX make history with Crew-5 launch to the International Space Station
6 months ago

NASA and SpaceX to send the first Native American woman to space

The six-month long mission will send four astronauts to space aboard the SPACEX dragon capsule to the International Space Station.
6 months ago
NASA and SpaceX to send the first Native American woman to space
6 months ago

SpaceX launches its first Russian Astronaut

Anna Kikina's presence on the mission shows that cooperation is continuing between the United States and Russia on the International Space Station despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
6 months ago
SpaceX launches its first Russian Astronaut
6 months ago

NASA to launch SpaceX’s Dragon Shuttle to International Space Station

The crew, comprised of two American astronauts, a Japanese astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will lift off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
6 months ago
NASA to launch SpaceX’s Dragon Shuttle to International Space Station
7 months ago

'GMA' gets all-access pass into special training for all-civilian space walk

"GMA" is giving you an all-access pass into the special training for the first all-civilian space crew to attempt a spacewalk.
7 months ago
'GMA' gets all-access pass into special training for all-civilian space walk
8 months ago

Exclusive interview with space crew preparing for historic mission around the globe

The astronauts are partnering with St. Jude Children's Hospital to raise millions as they prepare for the mission to reach the highest earth orbit ever flown.
8 months ago
Exclusive interview with space crew preparing for historic mission around the globe
9 months ago

FCC gives go-ahead to SpaceX’s internet service

FCC grants permission for SpaceX to provide Starlight internet service to moving vehicles.
9 months ago
FCC gives go-ahead to SpaceX’s internet service
1 year ago

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to ISS

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires.
1 year ago
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to ISS
1 year ago

Historic SpaceX mission launches

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA Wednesday, including Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman making a long-term spaceflight.
1 year ago
Historic SpaceX mission launches
1 year ago

SpaceX lifts off on historic space mission to ISS

The Crew-4 mission includes 33-year-old NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, who will be the first Black woman to live on the International Space Station for a long-term mission.
1 year ago
SpaceX lifts off on historic space mission to ISS
1 year ago

Trailblazing SpaceX astronaut prepares for International Space Station mission

ABC News’ Gio Benitez speaks with Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to go on a long duration mission to the International Space Station this spring with SpaceX.
1 year ago
Trailblazing SpaceX astronaut prepares for International Space Station mission
1 year ago

SpaceX rocket segment on course to hit the moon

The rocket was launched seven years ago and is expected to crash into the moon in March.
1 year ago
SpaceX rocket segment on course to hit the moon
1 year ago

SpaceX rocket segment on course to hit the moon

A segment of a SpaceX rocket that launched seven years ago is currently on course to crash into the moon.
1 year ago
SpaceX rocket segment on course to hit the moon 7 years after it launched
1 year ago

Michael Strahan begins training ahead of space launch

The "GMA" co-host took us behind the scenes of his final preparations in Van Horn, Texas, ahead of his journey into space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard.
1 year ago
Michael Strahan begins training ahead of space launch
1 year ago

Michael Strahan's jersey comes out of retirement for trip to space

The "GMA" co-host, whose number was just retired by the New York Giants and who is currently training for his flight into space aboard a Blue Origin shuttle, shared what this journey means to him.
1 year ago
Michael Strahan's jersey comes out of retirement for trip to space
1 year ago

What Michael Strahan can expect when he journeys to space

Here's what to expect ahead of Michael Strahan's space launch.
1 year ago
What Michael Strahan can expect when he journeys to space
1 year ago

Laura Shepard Churchley to follow father's footsteps in space

The daughter of Alan Shepard, the first American in space, talks about her upcoming trip and how she’s preparing.
1 year ago
Laura Shepard Churchley to follow father's footsteps in space
1 year ago

Michael Strahan begins preparation ahead of space flight

Chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez breaks down how the "GMA" anchor will train before taking off on Blue Origin's next space flight on Dec. 9.
1 year ago
Michael Strahan begins preparation ahead of space flight
1 year ago

Pilot who flew with William Shatner to space killed in plane crash

Pilot who flew with William Shatner to space killed in plane crash
1 year ago
Pilot who flew with William Shatner to space killed in plane crash
1 year ago

SpaceX delivers new crew of 4 to International Space Station

WELCOME: SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts pulls up at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.
1 year ago
SpaceX delivers new crew of 4 to International Space Station
1 year ago

Spectators cheer SpaceX launch from Florida

Onlookers cheered as NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a crew of four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on their way to the International Space Station.
1 year ago
Spectators cheer SpaceX launch from Florida
1 year ago

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight

Four astronauts returned to Earth, riding home with SpaceX to end a 200-day International Space Station mission that began last spring.
1 year ago
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight
1 year ago

SpaceX prepares to send another NASA crew to International Space Station

The mission marks the fourth time SpaceX has sent astronauts to the ISS.
1 year ago
SpaceX prepares to send another NASA crew to International Space Station
1 year ago

Spanx founder Sara Blakely gives staff $10,000, plane tickets

Spanx CEO Sara Blakely gave her employees $10,000 each along with two first-class plane tickets to go anywhere in the world.
1 year ago
Spanx founder Sara Blakely gives staff $10,000, plane tickets
1 year ago

The Soviet space designer who inspires Elon Musk

Elon Musk has hosted the family of Sergey Korolev, the legendary Soviet rocket designer who Musk says is an inspiration for SpaceX.
1 year ago
The Soviet space designer who inspires Elon Musk
2 years ago

SpaceX’s 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

After three days in space, the first all-civilian flight has returned to Earth.
2 years ago
SpaceX’s 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth
2 years ago

SpaceX's 1st all-civilian crew successfully returns to Earth

Four American civilians made history after returning from a three-day extraterrestrial excursion aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on Saturday evening.
2 years ago
SpaceX's 1st all-civilian crew successfully returns to Earth
2 years ago

SpaceX splashes down, marking another successful mission

The four astronauts raised millions of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
2 years ago
SpaceX splashes down, marking another successful mission
2 years ago

SpaceX Inspiration4 crew returns to Earth

The first all civilian crew safely splashed down in the Atlantic ocean after orbiting Earth for three days.
2 years ago
SpaceX Inspiration4 crew returns to Earth
2 years ago

SpaceX's 1st all-civilian crew returns

The all-civilian crew splashed down successfully Saturday night after spending three days in space.
2 years ago
SpaceX's 1st all-civilian crew returns
2 years ago

SpaceX's 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth after successful mission

They went the farthest any civilian has traveled from Earth.
2 years ago
SpaceX's 1st all-civilian crew splashes down after successful mission
2 years ago

SpaceX’s 1st all-civilian crew splashes down

The first all-civilian flight into orbit completed splashdown off the Florida coast after three days in space.
2 years ago
SpaceX’s 1st all-civilian crew splashes down
2 years ago

SpaceX civilian crew prepares for return to earth

The "SpaceX Inspiration 4" crew is making the most of their time in orbit before the return.
2 years ago
SpaceX civilian crew prepares for return to earth
2 years ago

SpaceX crew answers questions from children at St. Jude

SpaceX crew member Hayley Arceneaux is a physician assistant and was treated at St. Jude Hospital as a child. The all-civilian crew answered children’s questions about space.
2 years ago
SpaceX crew answers questions from children at St. Jude
2 years ago

Exploring the ‘small wonders’ of space

National Geographic science writer Michael Greshko discusses the latest discoveries in space helping to unlock secrets of the universe’s origins and potential threats to the future.
2 years ago
Exploring the ‘small wonders’ of space