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NASA's Artemis 3 mission will test both SpaceX and Blue Origin moon landers in 2027, setting the stage for humanity's return to the lunar surface. Two companies founded by rival billionaires will prove their spacecraft can safely transport astronauts.
SpaceX will attempt to catch both stages of its massive Starship rocket for the first time in November, marking a major step toward weekly launches. The company aims to turn orbital rockets into reusable spacecraft that fly as routinely as airplanes.
SpaceX plans to catch both stages of its Starship rocket next month, a feat that would make it the first fully recoverable orbital launch vehicle in history. If successful, this breakthrough could revolutionize space travel and make missions to Mars economically possible.
SpaceX just launched its innovative Starfall return capsule for only the second time, bringing us closer to affordable access to space research. The disk-shaped vehicle could revolutionize how scientists conduct experiments in zero gravity and manufacture materials in orbit.
A SpaceX launch Tuesday morning could create a glowing "space jellyfish" phenomenon visible across the Southeast. The stunning display happens when rocket exhaust catches sunlight high above Earth while the ground remains dark.
A SpaceX launch turned the morning sky into a glowing jellyfish while carrying experiments that could help treat blindness, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease to the International Space Station. The stunning light show was visible across the eastern United States.
A Florida photographer captured a stunning moment when SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft launched toward the International Space Station while the station itself streaked across the same frame. The breathtaking 30-second timelapse shows humanity's impressive dance in low Earth orbit.
A SpaceX cargo capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station this morning, bringing fresh food, research equipment, and supplies to astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth. The delivery marks another milestone in commercial spaceflight's role in supporting humanity's presence in space.
A SpaceX rocket turned the pre-dawn sky into a light show Tuesday when its fuel exhaust created a massive, glowing "jellyfish cloud" visible from Georgia to New York. The stunning phenomenon happens only during launches timed perfectly with sunrise or sunset.
A SpaceX rocket launch created a stunning "space jellyfish" visible from Georgia to North Carolina, surprising millions of early risers who thought they were witnessing everything from a comet to the end of the world. The rare dawn spectacle happened when the rocket's exhaust plume lit up against the early morning sky.
A Tuesday morning SpaceX launch created a glowing "space jellyfish" visible across the entire Eastern United States, delighting millions who happened to look up. The rare sight happens when rocket exhaust catches dawn light in just the right way.
Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean after spending eight months aboard the International Space Station, bringing home stories of spacewalks, dance parties, and cosmic celebrations. Their mission included a historic milestone for France and a show of international cooperation that continues to thrive 400 kilometers above Earth.