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SpaceX and NASA Learned to Land on Mars by Studying Falcon 9 Landings
On September 29, 2013, SpaceX performed the first supersonic retropropulsion (SRP) maneuver to decelerate the reentry of the first stage of their Falcon 9 rocket. NASA asked if their EDL (entry, descent, and landing) engineers could watch and study SpaceX’s data, and SpaceX agreed. Beginning in 2014, NASA and SpaceX worked together for three years.
November 25, 2024
NASA, SpaceX Illustrate Key Moments of Artemis Lunar Lander Mission
Lee MohonNov 20, 2024 NASA is working with U.S. industry to develop the human landing systems that will safely carry astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface of the Moon and back throughout the agency’s Artemis campaign. For Artemis III, the first crewed return to the lunar surface in over 50 years, NASA is working
November 20, 2024
Sixth SpaceX Starship Launched and Booster Catch No Go
Home » Technology » Sixth SpaceX Starship Launched and Booster Catch No Go The sixth SpaceX Starship flight will be in a few minutes. The rocket and starship are almost fully fueled and we are about five minutes from launch. This should have another booster catch landing and an orbital Starship engine relight. The engine
November 19, 2024
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-13 mission. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now Update Oct. 30, 5:37 p.m. EDT: SpaceX launches the Starlink 10-13 mission. SpaceX launched its second of the day on Wednesday evening with another Starlink flight. This
October 30, 2024
FAA Gives SpaceX Starship License for Flight 5 and 6 Mission Profile Approved
Home » Space » FAA Gives SpaceX Starship License for Flight 5 and 6 Mission Profile Approved The FAA has given SpaceX Starship the license to fly flight 5 and flight 6. The FAA has granted SpaceX the license to launch Starship 5 as early as tomorrow from Boca Chica, Texas. This approval, ahead of
October 12, 2024
SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Aims for Launch This Weekend: How to Watch
The spacecraft is set to bring back the two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station. While SpaceX rocket launches aren't exactly a rarity, the aimed Saturday launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is unique: it's Phase 1 in returning the two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station back to Earth.Barring further delays as Hurricane Helene bears
September 27, 2024
SpaceX practices for epic Starship booster catch attempt (photos)
September 20, 2024
SpaceX lifts the Super Heavy booster that will conduct the fifth Starship test flight to "catch height," to help practice for a catch attempt on the upcoming mission. SpaceX posted this photo on X on Sept. 20, 2024. (Image credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is gearing up to make spaceflight history again.During the next test flight of
Improved SpaceX EVA Suit and Dragon Adapted for EVA
Home » Science » Improved SpaceX EVA Suit and Dragon Adapted for EVA There have been many technological improvements and upgrades made to the Crew Dragon Resilience to be used for the Polaris Dawn first commercial EVA. They have been big improvements for the EVA suits. These efforts will also be useful for eventual manned
September 9, 2024
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Private Space Walk Mission Launches Tomorrow if Weather is Good
This is a link to the SpaceX website where they will broadcast live feeds from the Polaris Dawn mission. Weather is currently 40% favorable for liftoff, and conditions at the possible splashdown sites for Dragon’s return to Earth remain a watch item. Tuesday launch is the earliest Targeting no earlier than Tuesday, September 10 for
September 9, 2024
SpaceX delays launch of Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission to Aug. 27
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule for the private Polaris Dawn mission arrives at its rocket hangar. (Image credit: SpaceX) Update for 11 p.m. ET on Aug. 27: SpaceX has now delayed the Polaris Dawn launch until no earlier than Aug. 30 due to a helium leak and bad weather. Read our delay stories here and
August 22, 2024