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VideoStarship booster catch brings NASA, SpaceX closer to Artemis 3 Moon landing
As a milestone for NASA’s Human Landing System program, SpaceX is working towards an on-orbit propellant transfer demonstration campaign, beginning in spring 2025. The Artemis 3 Moon landing is targeting touchdown in Fall 2026.
One astronaut hospitalized in Pensacola after splashdown; crewmates flown back to Houston
The astronaut "is in stable condition under observation as a precautionary measure," NASA said in a statement 10 hours after the Crew Dragon's landing. "To protect the crew member’s medical privacy, specific details on the individual’s condition or identity will not be shared."
VideoLive coverage: Crew-8 splashdown off the coast of Pensacola, Florida
Splashdown occurred at 3:29 a.m. EDT (0729 UTC). In an unusual post-splashdown statement NASA said that all four crew members were transported "to a local medical facility for additional evaluation," but didn't provide any additional information.
As it happened: NASA, SpaceX undocked Crew-8 from the International Space Station following weeks of weather-related delays, scheduling conflicts
The Crew Dragon Endeavour was originally set to undock from the International Space Station back in September, but was stalled by a pair of hurricanes and other weather events. Undocking happened 5:05 p.m. EDT (2105 UTC) on Oct. 23, setting up splashdown at 3:23 a.m. EDT (0725 UTC) on Friday.
VideoSpaceX launches $5.2 billion NASA mission to Jupiter’s ocean moon, Europa
The mission featured the launch of NASA’s largest spacecraft bound on a planetary mission. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A happened 12:06 p.m. EDT (1606 UTC).
VideoLive coverage: SpaceX to attempt first booster catch during the Starship Flight 5 mission
The launch continues SpaceX’s advancement of the rocket, which is key not only to its ambitions, but also to NASA’s Artemis program. Liftoff from Starbase is set for 7 a.m. CDT (1200 UTC), the start of a 30-minute launch window.
ESA’s Hera mission progresses towards launch pending Falcon 9 readiness
The journey to the binary asteroid system, Didymos and its moon, Dimorphos, will take place over a roughly two-year period. The launch window lasts from October 7-27.
VideoSpaceX launches two to space station, giving Starliner astronauts a ride home in February
SpaceX launched a reduced two-man crew on a flight to the International Space Station Saturday, along with supplies and a pair of empty seats for two Starliner astronauts waiting to hitch a ride home in February after an unexpected eight-and-a-half-month stay in orbit.
VideoNASA, SpaceX conduct prelaunch activities as Tropical Storm delays Crew-9 mission
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexandr Gorbunov walked through a launch day simulation as NASA and SpaceX prepared to conduct a static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket. Ignition happened at 10:05 p.m. EDT (0205 UTC).
VideoTwo-member SpaceX Crew-9 prepares for late week Dragon launch
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexandr Gorbunov arrived in Florida on Saturday afternoon ahead of their final launch preparations. A flight readiness review occurred on Monday, Sept. 23.