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SpaceX mission to bring home Starliner astronauts postponed due to hydraulic issue

Crew-10 mission Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain and JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi walk out of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building en route to launch complex 39A, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., March 12, 2025.  Gregg Newton/AFP via Getty Images

The astronauts have been on the ISS since June due to problems with Starliner. SpaceX postponed a mission on Wednesday to bring the next crew set to work on the International Space Station (ISS) and begin the return of a pair of astronauts back to Earth. The launch’s postponement was announced on Wednesday evening ahead of what would have been the scheduled launch time. There was an issue with the hydraulic system on the launch side. It is a ground issue with the launch tower and not a problem with the spacecraft, according to SpaceX. SpaceX said it’s now targeting a launch on Friday at 7:03 p.m. ET. Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams pose for a portrait inside the vestibule between the forward port on

SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row

SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row

A SpaceX rocket exploded shortly after it was launched from Texas on Thursday, grounding flights and triggering warnings about falling spaceship debris. SpaceX confirmed the un-crewed ship had suffered “a rapid unscheduled disassembly” during its ascent into space, and lost contact with the ground. The massive SpaceX Starship, the largest rocket ever created, spun out of control shortly after its launch. No injuries or damage have been reported but images from those in Caribbean Sea island nations show fiery debris raining from the sky. This was the eighth mission to test the rocket, and its second consecutive failure. The 123m (403ft) spaceship was meant to re-enter Earth’s orbit over the Indian Ocean after a one-hour flight. Its Super Heavy booster, which helps it leave the ground, did manage successfully to

Polaris Dawn Mission Sets New Orbital Record, Prepares for Historic Spacewalk

Polaris Dawn Mission Sets New Orbital Record, Prepares for Historic Spacewalk

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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission achieved a historic milestone early Tuesday, launching a four-person civilian crew into orbit and reaching the highest altitude around Earth since NASA’s Apollo missions. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying the crew, attained a peak altitude of 1,400.7 kilometers (870 miles) at 9:19 p.m. ET on Tuesday, surpassing the record set […]

Elon Musk’s Endorsement of Trump: Potential Shifts in U.S. Space Policy

Musk Backs Trump What It Means for the Future of U.S. Space Exploration

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Elon Musk, the billionaire technology entrepreneur, officially endorsed Donald Trump for president on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. This endorsement could significantly influence U.S. space policy if Trump secures a second term. Musk, known for his groundbreaking contributions to space travel and exploration, has already been considered for an advisory […]

NASA Astronauts Face Extended Stay on ISS Due to Starliner Malfunctions

The astronauts have now been in space for 62 days

The astronauts have now been in space for 62 days Credit: AP

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are facing an extended stay in orbit due to malfunctions in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The astronauts, originally scheduled to return to Earth on June 13, may now remain in space until February 2025, according to recent reports. Crews on Earth are working diligently to address the issues, […]

SpaceX Unveils Starlink’s 8Gbps Mobile Gateway Technology

SpaceX Unveils Starlink's 8Gbps Mobile Gateway Technology

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SpaceX has hinted at a new Starlink service capable of delivering 8Gbps download speeds to commercial clients, even when they’re miles away from land. Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s VP for Starlink Engineering, shared a speed test on Wednesday from Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrating Starlink’s ability to achieve an impressive 8,102Mbps download rate. “Speedtest from Starlink’s new mobile […]

SpaceX to Safeguard Earth by Deorbiting ISS

SpaceX to Safeguard Earth by Deorbiting ISS

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NASA has chosen SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space venture, to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) at the end of its lifespan. The California-based company will construct a vehicle to guide the 430-tonne space station into the Pacific Ocean in the early years of the next decade. The contract, worth up to $843m (£668m), was revealed […]

SpaceX’s Starlink Mini Dish: A Portable Satellite Internet Solution with Built-In Wi-Fi Router

SpaceX's Starlink Mini Dish A Portable Satellite Internet Solution with Built-In Wi-Fi Router

SpaceX has revealed that its upcoming Starlink Mini dish will feature a built-in Wi-Fi router, eliminating the need for an external one. This information was found in an official spec sheet and setup guide on Starlink.com. The Mini dish, set to roll out in a few months according to CEO Elon Musk, offers consumers a […]


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