SpaceX's Crew-2 Mission Return to Earth Further Delayed: When are They Going Back Home?

SPACE 11.06.2021 01:54 AM

NASA is still weighing in when they will bring astronauts of the Crew-2 mission back to Earth because even their replacement on Earth is waiting for a launch of their own after some issues of the toilet leak in a SpaceX spacecraft.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Defeats Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin in Law Suit Over NASA $2.9 Billion Moon Lander Contract

11.04.2021 23:57 PM

Blue Origin's case against NASA over a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract given to SpaceX was rejected by the US Court of Federal Claims.

NASA Delays SpaceX Crew-3 Mission Again? Bad Weather, Possible Crew-2 Landing Hampers Departure

11.04.2021 23:07 PM

SpaceX Crew-3 launch delayed until at least next week due to bad weather conditions and NASA may have to bring Crew-2 astronauts home first.

Taco in Space: NASA Astronauts Prep Up the Mexican Dish After First Harvest of Green Chile on ISS

11.03.2021 22:37 PM

NASA astronauts have finally got to enjoy a spicy, space-grown treat after the successful first harvest of Hatch chile on the International Space Station.

NASA Delays SpaceX Crew-3 Mission Launch Again To Saturday Due To Astronaut Non-COVID-19 Medical Issue

11.01.2021 22:36 PM

Due to a medical concern with one of the crew members, NASA stated Monday that the launch will be delayed until at least Saturday, November 6th.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Wants to Spend $50 Billion To Bring Humanity to Mars

10.31.2021 22:46 PM

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been amassing wealth in order to realize his ultimate goal — transforming mankind into a multi-planet species and bringing humanity to Mars.

NASA Delays SpaceX Crew-3 Mission to November 3 Due to Weather Conditions

10.31.2021 21:30 PM

NASA confirmed on Saturday that the SpaceX Crew-3 mission would be delayed until November 3 due to weather conditions.

Crew-2 Astronauts Will Have to Use Undergarments For Waste Management As Toilet in SpaceX's Dragon is Off-Limits

10.30.2021 22:02 PM

NASA announced that SpaceX's toilet on its Crew Dragon Endeavour will be off-limits for the four Crew-2 mission astronauts when they return to Earth due to possible urine leak like the one in the Inspiration4 flight in September.

SpaceX Crew Dragon Urine Leak: Next Astronauts Fear They'll Swim With Pee Again?

10.27.2021 23:33 PM

During the crew's three-day flight around the Earth last month, the toilet aboard SpaceX's Inspiration4 rocket malfunctioned, allowing pee to seep inside the capsule.

SpaceX Fixes Crew Dragon Capsule Toilet Issues Ahead Of Halloween Launch

10.26.2021 23:50 PM

The Crew-3 mission is scheduled to launch on October 31, and SpaceX has been able to resolve a problem with its Crew Dragon capsule in time.

SpaceX Battle in Boca Chica: Which is More Important Environment or FAA License to Launch Starship for the Space Industry

10.26.2021 22:30 PM

SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica allows the company to launch its spacecraft to meet its goal of someday making humans a multi-planetary species. However, some consider it a high-risk venture that harms the environment and the people living in the tiny Texas town.

SpaceX Shares Stunning ‘Gateway to Mars’ Footage for Starship Rocket Launches [WATCH]

10.26.2021 21:20 PM

SpaceX released a grandiose video of its future aspirations to space with a rocket and rock-beat orchestral accompaniment.

Space Tourism Company Opts for Russian Soyuz to Bring Astronaut to ISS After SpaceX Reservation Expires

10.25.2021 23:40 PM

A seat on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft costs between $50 and $60 million, according to Space Adventures President Tom Shelley.

SpaceX Reservation for Space Adventures Expired; Space Tourism Mission Dropped Due to Lack of Customers

10.24.2021 23:12 PM

Space Adventures won't be flying with SpaceX's Crew Dragon due to expired reservations and they just canceled their planned mission due to a lack of customers.

NASA Plans to Buy More Seats From Private Sectors to Ferry Astronauts To and From the International Space Station

10.22.2021 21:11 PM

NASA announced that it has a need for additional crew rotations flights to the International Space Station beyond the 12 missions it awarded Boeing and SpaceX under current contracts, which will be determined based on missions requirements.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Trillion-Dollar Starship Can Bring 250 Tons of Payload to Orbit; How About Reusable Rockets?

10.21.2021 06:43 AM

SpaceX Starships, according to CEO Elon Musk, could carry payloads ranging from 150 to 250 tons. The SpaceX Starship is another topic of conversation because of its popularity amid the FAA's environmental study, determining whether the firm can launch from its Boca Chica site.

NASA To Pick Second Company for Its Lunar Lander’s Construction; Will It Be Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin?

10.20.2021 10:53 AM

The largest committee of the US Senate wants NASA to select a second company for the construction of its lunar lander. Now, those in the space industry want to know if Blue Origin will get the contract.

NASA Might Be Picking Another Firm To Make Moon Lander For Artemis Amid SpaceX, Blue Origin Legal Fight

10.20.2021 01:53 AM

The Senate has directed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to select a second company to build the lunar lander for the agency's Artemis program.

NASA Boeing Starliner Launch Delayed; How Humidity, Corrosive Valves Hindered Plans

10.20.2021 01:20 AM

The latest NASA Boeing Starliner launch was postponed on Sept. 22 owing to the effects of humidity, according to a space industry executive.

Elon Musk Downplays Methane Adding That it Quickly Breaks Down to Carbon Dioxide as He Expresses Support for Carbon Tax

10.12.2021 05:01 AM

Methane accounts for 20% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere that breaks down to carbon dioxide. But Elon Musk said to not worry too much about it because it breaks down quickly.

Varda Space Confirms Partnership with SpaceX for Mission; First Launch of Startup Agency Scheduled in 2023

10.12.2021 03:34 AM

Varda Space recently signed a launch collaboration with SpaceX for its first mission in 2023. The manufacturing agency for space crafts, Varda Space, will launch a new mission to study various space equipment in microgravity.