Saturn's Moon Tethys Looks Exactly Like The Star Wars' 'Death Star'

Medicine & Technology Mar 02, 2017

Recently, NASA has shown an image of an icy moon. It was the Saturn's moon Tethys that according to people's perception, the moon looks exactly like the Death Star from the movie "Star Wars."

SpaceX Blasts Off Before NASA Could Ever Dream Of

Mar 01, 2017

SapceX is going to the moon with two private individuals before NASA can launch their SLS rocket in 2021.

NASA Plans Sending More Instruments To The Space Station For The Earth Science Discovery

Feb 19, 2017

The support of NASA for the Earth Science discovery is never ending. Soon, the organization will be sending more instruments to the International Space Station to further support the project.

SpaceX Tests Falcon 9 Rocket Engines For SPX10 Mission

Feb 13, 2017

SpaceX now selected Kennedy Space Center LC-39A launch site for their latest commercial launch for NASA’s cargo resupply mission to International Space Station known as SPX10 and they conduct their trial engine test yesterday before their final countdown.

SpaceX Earns Certification for the Pentagon

May 28, 2015

Although it took millions of dollars, some heated words and even a court case, Elon Musk's SpaceX has finally earned the right to launch satellites for the Pentagon. The Air Force announced that SpaceX has completed and won certification from the Pentagon after a long certification process.

A Bird’s Eye View Aboard an Aborted SpaceX Test Mission

May 23, 2015

SpaceX is one step closer to being the first privately-owned company to send astronauts to space. And one of the most important aspects of any mission is protecting the lives of the crew. So they recently tested an abort system that would propel astronauts to safety in the event of an emergency. And a point-of-view camera let us come along for the ride.

SpaceX Dragon Departs International Space Station

May 22, 2015

SpaceX confirmed yesterday that their Dragon capsule successfully departed the International Space Station and successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean both on time and on target.

SpaceX Aggressive Schedule Leading to Manned Space Flights

May 18, 2015

SpaceX continues to push the envelope on its march to sending manned missions into space. In the coming months, SpaceX will continue its high visibility tests of the Dragon spaceship in an effort to one day send human into space.

SpaceX Earns Certification to Launch NASA Science Missions

May 17, 2015

It's official. NASA has formally certified SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to launch all but the agency's most costly robotic science missions. The first mission for SpaceX will be the launch of a United States and France oceanography satellite that is scheduled for liftoff from California in July.

SpaceX Abort Test a Success

May 09, 2015

This week, SpaceX performed its pad abort test for its Dragon capsule at Cape Canaveral. While the test seemed to go off without a hitch, initially there was little word from the company about exactly how it went. Now, SpaceX has confirmed that while the test itself was a success, there is still plenty of room for improvement to prepare the capsule to fly astronauts too the International Space Station within two years.

Progress Spacecraft Falling to Earth

May 07, 2015

The unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft that malfunctioned causing the Russian space program to lose control of the craft as it made its way to the International Space Station last week, will fall to Earth later this evening.

Future of Spaceflight Could Rest in the Hands of the Private Sector

May 07, 2015

NASA is increasing its reliance on the private sector for its space exploration endeavors and many companies are now capitalizing on the future of space travel thanks to an evolving partnership with U.S. space agency.

SpaceX Tests Escape System on Dragon Capsule

May 06, 2015

SpaceX tested its escape system for astronauts on Wednesday by launching an unmanned Dragon crew capsule from Cape Canaveral, FL.

SpaceX Preps for Test of Dragon Capsule

May 05, 2015

The Dragon Capsule, a commercial spacecraft designed by SpaceX to ferry U.S. astronauts into orbit by 2017 is set for a major test on Wednesday, when the private space company plans to blast the capsule away from the launch mount at Cape Canaveral on a mile-high demo flight designed to test the craft's ability to protect occupants in the event of a catastrophic rocket failure on the pad.

Canada Extends Its Support for the International Space Station

May 04, 2015

The government has made a commitment to extend Canada's support and participation in the International Space Station mission for another four years, or until 2024. The announcement was included as part of the new federal budget.