SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket as US President-Elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk Look On

SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket as US President-Elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk Look On

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SpaceX achieved new feats during the sixth major test launch of its Starship system but nixed an eagerly anticipated midair “catch” of the rocket’s booster as President-elect Donald Trump looked on in South Texas. SpaceX’s launch system, comprised of the booster and Starship upper spacecraft, cleared the tower shortly after…

What Happens When Astronauts Get Stuck in Space? Lessons from Recent ISS Mission

What Happens When Astronauts Get Stuck in Space? Lessons from Recent ISS Mission

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are facing an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to unresolved issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Initially, their mission was set for eight days, but problems with the spacecraft’s thrusters have delayed their return indefinitely. The Starliner, which experienced leaks…

NASA Delays SpaceX Mission to Prioritise Fixing Space-Stuck Boeing Starliner

NASA Delays SpaceX Mission to Prioritise Fixing Space-Stuck Boeing Starliner

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NASA said on Tuesday it pushed a routine SpaceX launch of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) back a month to spend more time analysing issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which remains docked at the station. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft was initially scheduled to launch four astronauts to the…

Boeing’s Starliner to Return From ISS on Wednesday, NASA Shares Live Broadcast Details

Boeing’s Starliner to Return From ISS on Wednesday, NASA Shares Live Broadcast Details

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Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set to undock from the International Space Station tomorrow on May 25 and will make its return to Earth, landing in the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. NASA has made arrangements to broadcast the upcoming return activities live for the spacecraft. It is said…

Boeing’s Starliner Capsule Uncrewed Test Flight Docks Successfully With International Space Station

Boeing’s Starliner Capsule Uncrewed Test Flight Docks Successfully With International Space Station

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Boeing’s new Starliner crew capsule docked for the first time with the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, completing a major objective in a high stakes do-over test flight into orbit without astronauts aboard. The rendezvous of the gumdrop-shaped CST-100 Starliner with the orbital research outpost, currently home to a…

NASA, Boeing Say Starliner Capsule Ready for Test Launch to ISS on May 19

NASA, Boeing Say Starliner Capsule Ready for Test Launch to ISS on May 19

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Boeing’s Starliner capsule is finally ready to reattempt a key test launch to the International Space Station on May 19, officials said Tuesday. The uncrewed flight, named OFT-2, is a vital step towards certifying the spaceship for eventually carrying passengers, giving NASA a second taxi provider alongside SpaceX. Aerospace giant…