SpaceX—Not Boeing—Will Return Starliner Astronauts After Monthslong Mission
NASA officials will enlist SpaceX’s Dragon to return the crew of Boeing’s Starliner, which suffered several issues on its way to the ISS.
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Polaris Dawn Is SpaceX’s Most Experimental—and Risky—Human Spaceflight Yet
The four-person mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than Monday at 3:38 a.m. EDT.
NASA Sets Tentative End-of-Month Deadline on Starliner Decision
Agency officials are weighing the risks of sending two NASA astronauts home from the ISS on the Boeing spacecraft.
SpaceX Pushes Back on Rocket Launch Pollution Report
The company refutes a CNBC report that cites documents from state and federal regulators alleging it violated environmental rules.
SpaceX Unveils Historic Polar Orbit Mission Backed by Crypto Magnate
Four astronauts will travel to the ends of the Earth on the Fram2 mission, flown by SpaceX on behalf of Bitcoin entrepreneur Chun Wang.
NASA Investigation Finds Boeing Hindering Americans’ Return to Moon
A report from the space agency’s office of the inspector general pins the blame on the aerospace giant’s mismanagement and inexperienced workforce.
NASA: Starliner Astronauts May Not Return Until February
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been on the International Space Station for more than two months despite an intended eight-day stay.
Starliner Astronauts May Return on Delayed Crew-9 Mission
According to reports, NASA is weighing Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ return on a SpaceX Dragon.
NASA Gears Up for 21st ISS Resupply Mission
The effort aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus capsule is expected to launch Saturday at 11:28 a.m. EDT.
Stuck Boeing Starliner Completes Thruster Testing on Orbit
The Boeing spacecraft was supposed to remain at the International Space Station for eight days but has seen its stay extended to nearly two months.
