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Mar 18, 2025, 7:06 PM
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SpaceX Dragon successfully splashes down, returning NASA astronauts back to Earth
A four-member crew, including NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore, left the ISS early Tuesday on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.Mar 18, 2025, 7:06 PM
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Mar 18, 2025, 1:17 AM
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SpaceX Dragon undocks from ISS in mission to get NASA astronauts back to Earth
NASA and SpaceX made another attempt on Friday to send a crew up to the International Space Station (ISS) and begin the return of a pair of astronauts.Mar 18, 2025, 1:17 AM
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Mar 13, 2025, 8:25 PM
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SpaceX says hydraulic issue that postponed Starliner mission fixed, clear for launch
A SpaceX mission was canceled on Wednesday to bring home a pair of astronauts who have been on the ISS since June.Mar 13, 2025, 8:25 PM
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Mar 6, 2025, 11:39 PM
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SpaceX loses another Starship in latest launch, with debris seen streaking across the sky
SpaceX said it lost contact with its massive Starship rocket during its highly anticipated test launch on Thursday evening.Mar 6, 2025, 11:39 PM
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Jan 16, 2025, 9:49 PM
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SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster during test flight
While the Starship is lost, the mission's first-stage booster successfully returned to the launch tower, where it was caught by the tower's robotic arms.Jan 16, 2025, 9:49 PM
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Feb 27, 2025, 10:39 AM
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Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez set to travel to space on Blue Origin rocket
Singer Katy Perry is scheduled to blast off on the next launch of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, according to the space company.Feb 27, 2025, 10:39 AM
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Feb 7, 2025, 5:04 AM
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As he helps fight DEI, Musk's SpaceX has a huge contract to send 1st woman, person of color to the moon
As Elon Musk helps the Trump administration eliminate DEI, his SpaceX currently has a NASA contract to help land the first woman and first person of color on the moon.Feb 7, 2025, 5:04 AM
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Oct 26, 2024, 2:21 PM
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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.Oct 26, 2024, 2:21 PM
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Sep 28, 2024, 1:20 PM
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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.Sep 28, 2024, 1:20 PM
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Sep 10, 2024, 5:42 AM
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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.Sep 10, 2024, 5:42 AM
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Aug 29, 2024, 8:46 PM
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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."Aug 29, 2024, 8:46 PM
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Mar 14, 2024, 12:37 PM
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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.Mar 14, 2024, 12:37 PM
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Nov 18, 2023, 2:14 PM
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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.Nov 18, 2023, 2:14 PM
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Aug 24, 2023, 4:11 PM
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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.Aug 24, 2023, 4:11 PM
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Apr 20, 2023, 7:57 PM
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Why SpaceX's Starship rocket matters even after 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.Apr 20, 2023, 7:57 PM
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Apr 20, 2023, 4:07 AM
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SpaceX planning 2nd launch attempt of Starship rocket Thursday
SpaceX is planning the second launch attempt of the world's largest rocket -- Starship -- after the first attempt was scrubbed Monday.Apr 20, 2023, 4:07 AM
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Apr 17, 2023, 9:40 AM
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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.Apr 17, 2023, 9:40 AM
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Jan 26, 2022, 3:31 PM
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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.Jan 26, 2022, 3:31 PM
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Dec 3, 2021, 7:48 AM
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What Michael Strahan can expect when he journeys to space
Here's what to expect ahead of Michael Strahan's space launch.Dec 3, 2021, 7:48 AM
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Nov 12, 2021, 3:27 PM
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Pilot who flew with William Shatner to space killed in plane crash
Pilot who flew with William Shatner to space killed in plane crashNov 12, 2021, 3:27 PM
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Nov 1, 2021, 8:50 AM
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SpaceX prepares to send another NASA crew to International Space Station
The mission marks the fourth time SpaceX has sent astronauts to the ISS.Nov 1, 2021, 8:50 AM
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Oct 27, 2021, 2:53 PM
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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.Oct 27, 2021, 2:53 PM
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Sep 18, 2021, 10:42 PM
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SpaceX's 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth after successful mission
They went the farthest any civilian has traveled from Earth.Sep 18, 2021, 10:42 PM
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Sep 15, 2021, 11:26 PM
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SpaceX successfully launches 1st all-civilian flight into Earth's orbit
It is expected to be the farthest any civilian has traveled from Earth.Sep 15, 2021, 11:26 PM
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Sep 12, 2021, 8:01 AM
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SpaceX to send 1st all-civilian crew into orbit for 3 days
The historic mission is targeting a takeoff on Wednesday.Sep 12, 2021, 8:01 AM
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May 27, 2020, 9:01 AM
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SpaceX launch forecast includes possible showers and thunderstorms, unfavorable conditions
There was record rainfall in Miami yesterday where half a foot of rain fell in in just 90 minutes and numerous streets and roads were flooded.May 27, 2020, 9:01 AM
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Jun 3, 2021, 12:45 PM
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SpaceX launches glow-in-the-dark baby squid to the International Space Station
SpaceX is set to launch glow-in-the-dark baby squid and tiny "water bear" organisms to the International Space Station on Thursday.Jun 3, 2021, 12:45 PM
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May 10, 2021, 1:02 PM
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SpaceX to launch satellite mission funded entirely in dogecoin
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced his company was launching a satellite mission dubbed "Doge-1" to the moon next year that will be paid for in the cryptocurrency dogecoin.May 10, 2021, 1:02 PM
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Apr 24, 2021, 5:16 AM
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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to ISS on recycled rocket and capsule
Four astronauts from three countries launched from the Florida coast early Friday morning as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission.Apr 24, 2021, 5:16 AM
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Mar 3, 2021, 11:30 AM
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Japanese billionaire seeking 8 people to join him on SpaceX mission to the moon
A Japanese billionaire is searching for 8 members of the public to join him on a mission to orbit around the moon.Mar 3, 2021, 11:30 AM
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Feb 1, 2021, 5:59 PM
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SpaceX to launch all-civilian crew to space, and 1 seat is up for grabs
SpaceX announced Monday it will launch the first mission to space with an all-civilian crew.Feb 1, 2021, 5:59 PM
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Dec 9, 2020, 6:28 PM
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Unmanned SpaceX Starship test flight explodes during landing
The ship was the latest step in Elon Musk's quest to send people to Mars.Dec 9, 2020, 6:28 PM
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Nov 21, 2020, 1:39 PM
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New satellite that tracks ocean level rise lifts off
SpaceX is launching a new American-European satellite that will monitor global sea levels and help our understanding of climate change on Saturday.Nov 21, 2020, 1:39 PM
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Nov 15, 2020, 8:36 PM
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4 astronauts launch for ISS in historic NASA-SpaceX mission
Four astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Sunday in the historic first operational flight for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.Nov 15, 2020, 8:36 PM
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Nov 13, 2020, 5:09 PM
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NASA-SpaceX launch moved to Sunday due to weather
The four SpaceX astronauts who are set to launch to the International Space Station later this week have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center.Nov 13, 2020, 5:09 PM
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Aug 10, 2020, 11:34 AM
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SpaceX and ULA score multi-million dollar military launch contract
The companies beat out Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman with the lucrative deal.Aug 10, 2020, 11:34 AM
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Aug 2, 2020, 4:14 PM
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SpaceX Dragon astronauts safely back on Earth after Florida splashdown
The first NASA-SpaceX astronauts splashed down off the coast of Florida Sunday afternoon.Aug 2, 2020, 4:14 PM
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Jul 11, 2020, 11:56 AM
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SpaceX cancels launch of dozens more Starlink satellites
SpaceX said the team was working to identify a new launch date.Jul 11, 2020, 11:56 AM
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May 31, 2020, 2:43 PM
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Dragon docks at International Space Station 19 hours after NASA-SpaceX launch
Dragon docked after a 19-hour journey.May 31, 2020, 2:43 PM
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May 28, 2020, 1:23 PM
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Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, the history-making NASA and SpaceX astronauts
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are set to make history on Saturday.May 28, 2020, 1:23 PM
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