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SpaceX’s recent upgrade to the Dragon spacecraft introduces an exciting and robust propulsive landing capability using SuperDraco thrusters. This enhancement signifies a pivotal advancement in crewed spaceflight, allowing for increased safety measures should the spacecraft’s main parachute system malfunction. The propulsive landing system is designed to serve as a fail-safe mechanism, ensuring that both the […]

In an unprecedented move, SpaceX and NASA successfully launched the Crew-9 mission, featuring a historic configuration of only two astronauts, a contrast to the usual four-person crew. This mission marks a significant advancement in the ongoing partnership between these two space exploration giants, reflecting adaptability in the face of unforeseen circumstances. The launch took place […]

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission is poised to be a groundbreaking endeavor, marking the ninth operational flight as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Scheduled to launch no earlier than September 28, 2024, this mission holds significant importance not just for SpaceX and NASA, but for humanity’s continued exploration of space. The mission underscores the evolving partnership […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has recently experienced a transformative period as it transitions from Expedition 71 to Expedition 72. This shift marks not only a change in crew but also a continuation of pivotal scientific endeavors and ongoing maintenance of the ISS. The past few months have been marked by record-setting durations in space, […]

NASA is gearing up for the highly anticipated Crew-9 mission, a significant event in this week’s launch schedule powered by SpaceX. The mission is slated to launch two new crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday. This launch will mark […]

The year 2024 is set to be an exciting one for space exploration as NASA and SpaceX prepare for the launch of the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This will be the second time in 2024 that a collection of four humans will fly on a SpaceX rocket and capsule to the […]

After spending more than six months in space, the four crew members of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission are preparing to splashdown in the waters near Florida. The mission, which launched on March 2 and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) the following day, undocked on September 3 and is scheduled to return to Earth […]