SpaceX’s Dragon to Reboost ISS for First Time, Paving Way for Future Deorbit Mission

SpaceX’s Dragon to Reboost ISS for First Time, Paving Way for Future Deorbit Mission

SpaceX is set to carry out a first-of-its-kind manoeuvre on November 8, with its Dragon cargo capsule performing a “reboost” of the International Space Station (ISS). The 12.5-minute engine burn will lift the ISS to a higher altitude, addressing the gradual orbital decay caused by Earth’s atmospheric drag. This task…

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission: Overview, Significance and Reason Behind the Delay

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission: Overview, Significance and Reason Behind the Delay

SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission was set for launch on Tuesday, August 27, but faced a technical setback owing to technical issues. The mission, which will be launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew Dragon capsule, is notable for the first-ever privatised spacewalk. It is bankrolled by billionaire Jared…