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October 26, 2024 at 6:59 PM
NASA astronaut who had 'medical issue' released from hospital
A NASA astronaut who experienced a "medical issue" and was hospitalized after partaking in the successful Space X Crew-8 mission has been released, NASA officials said.
October 26, 2024 at 6:59 PM
1 month ago
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
SpaceX completed its fifth Starship test flight Sunday, achieving a major milestone by catching the rocket's booster for the first time and advancing toward creating a fully reusable rocket system.
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SpaceX successfully lands booster rocket back at launch site
The launch tower, dubbed “Mechazilla,” and its arms reached out to grab the 232-foot booster as it made its controlled descent, gently touching back down right where it lifted off.
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Major milestone for SpaceX
SpaceX successfully launched the Starship rocket, the world's largest and most powerful rocket yet, which the company hopes will one day carry people from the Moon to Mars.
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SpaceX Crew-9 docks at International Space Station
Elon Musk’s SpaceX was selected to bring home NASA's astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
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NASA, SpaceX launch capsule to bring home Starliner astronauts
NASA launched SpaceX craft Saturday afternoon, as part of its mission to head to the International Space Station and bring back two stranded astronauts back to Earth.
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NASA, SpaceX prepare to launch capsule to bring home Starliner astronauts
Saturday’s scheduled launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft will go up with two empty seats in the capsule to return astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth.
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Delayed SpaceX launch expected on Saturday
SpaceX and NASA delayed the mission due to Hurricane Helene.
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Tech billionaire leaves SpaceX capsule to make first private spacewalk
Jared Isaacman worked with the company to test its brand-new spacesuits on his chartered flight. He was followed in his spacewalk by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis.
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Former astronaut on what we can learn from latest spacewalk
Cady Coleman discusses the out-of-this-world activity which less than 300 people have ever conducted.
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Space-X Polaris Dawn crew gears up for first-ever commercial spacewalk
Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and Space-X's Sarah Gillis will exit the spacecraft. The team has already traveled 870 miles from Earth -- farther than anyone since the last Apollo mission in 1972.
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Polaris Dawn lifts off ahead of planned historic first commercial spacewalk
The highly anticipated program has faced a series of delays from the originally planned Aug. 26 launch due to unfavorable weather conditions and a ground system issue.
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Polaris Dawn mission remains delayed due to weather conditions, SpaceX says
SpaceX has again delayed the Polaris Dawn commercial spaceflight mission due to "unfavorable weather forecasted in Dragon's splashdown areas."
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FAA grounds Space-X fleet of Falcon 9 rockets after failed landing
After launching Starlink internet satellites, attempts to land the reusable boosters failed as they caught fire and fell into the ocean, leading the FAA to decide to ground the fleet.
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SpaceX reschedules historic mission for 1st commercial spacewalk
The historic Polaris Dawn mission was scheduled for liftoff on Tuesday but was postponed due to a helium leak.
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SpaceX and X moving to Texas?
Elon Musk is vowing to relocate two of his companies in response to a new California law aimed at protecting children who change their gender identity. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt explains.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket grounded after first in-flight failure since 2015
On Thursday, a SpaceX rocket's upper stage engine failure stranded 20 Starlink internet satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate this incident.
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SpaceX launches Starship test flight
ABC News contributor, astrophysicist and science educator Hakeem Oluseyi and Columbia University professor and former astronaut Mike Massimino discuss the SpaceX rocket launch in Texas.
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SpaceX rocket during spring training game
During the Washington Nationals and New York Mets spring training game, announcers noticed the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.
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SpaceX loses Starship on reentry over Indian Ocean
SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket on reentry over the Indian Ocean, the company said Thursday, but the third test flight for the mission was deemed a success.
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SpaceX loses Starship on reentry over Indian Ocean
The third test flight of the rocket was still deemed a success as it advanced further than either previous test, officials said.
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3rd SpaceX launch is most successful yet
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on the SpaceX launch of Starship, the largest rocket ever, which made it into orbit before losing contact during reentry.
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SpaceX begins mission to the moon
The lunar lander is expected to land on the moon's surface next week, and will mark the first time a U.S. craft has landed on the moon in over 50 years.
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SpaceX rocket launch carries a payload of vegetables
Scientists will look at the effects of extended time in space on human food.
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Space-X rocket explodes minutes into test flight
The FAA is overseeing the Space-X investigation into the explosion of the starship.
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SpaceX launches Starship rocket in explosive 2nd test flight
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket Saturday morning, with the booster exploding and spacecraft apparently detonating during the second test flight.
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SpaceX launches new crew to international space station
The multicultural astronaut crew of four are expected to land at the International Space Station this morning.
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SpaceX sued by Justice Department over alleged asylee, refugee discrimination
The Department of Justice is suing Elon Musk's SpaceX for allegedly rejecting job applicants over their asylum or refugee status.
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SpaceX capsule touches down after 10-day orbit in space
Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson set a new U.S. record when she touched down on Tuesday night, spending 675 days in space.
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SpaceX Starship rocket disintegrates mid-air after launch
Elon Musk congratulated the team behind the Starship rocket launch, even after it was forced to self-destruct when its boosters failed to separate.
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Why SpaceX's Starship rocket matters even after its self-destruction
Even though SpaceX's Starship rocket launch on Thursday didn't go according to plan, here's how it could change space exploration.
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SpaceX rocket explodes shortly after liftoff
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the explosion of SpaceX's Starship that occurred a few minutes into flight.
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SpaceX Starship rocket explodes shortly after liftoff
Astrophysicist and science educator Hakeem Oluseyi puts into context the liftoff of the largest and most powerful rocket in the world and its subsequent explosion.
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SpaceX's Starship Rocket explodes just moments after first ever takeoff
Retired NASA astronaut and aviation expert Cady Coleman discusses the launch and what led to the explosion.
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SpaceX Starship explodes after launch
The powerful rocket lifted off the launch pad but failed to separate from its booster, exploding four minutes after the launch.
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SpaceX Starship rocket launches into space
The first launch attempt was scrubbed Monday due to a frozen valve.
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SpaceX planning 2nd launch attempt of its Starship rocket Thursday
SpaceX is planning the second launch attempt of the world's largest rocket -- Starship -- after the first attempt was scrubbed Monday.
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What is SpaceX's Starship spacecraft mission?
The Starship is expected to eventually carry passengers to the moon and Mars.
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SpaceX scrubs Starship rocket test flight
The Monday morning launch of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, was delayed due to a pressurization issue.
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SpaceX scrubs test launch of Starship rocket
The launch was changed to a wet dress rehearsal and the launch could be rescheduled for Wednesday.
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SpaceX scrubs test flight of giant Starship rocket
SpaceX has scrubbed the launch its powerful Starship rocket -- which is expected to eventually carry passengers to the moon and Mars -- that was set for Monday morning.
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SpaceX cleared for historic launch
The FAA cleared the way for SpaceX to launch Starship, the most powerful orbital rocket ever built.
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Meet the crew of Artemis II
ABC News' Gio Benitez sits down with the first astronauts set to orbit the moon in more than 50 years.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SpaceX rocket blasts past full moon
A Falcon 9 rocket is seen passing a full moon as it leaves a launch site in Florida.
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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.
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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.
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