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SpaceX looks to scale astronaut launch capacity with second Florida pad

TechCrunch · 1y ago

SpaceX looks to scale astronaut launch capacity with second Florida pad

SpaceX is close to certifying its second launch pad for astronaut missions at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Currently, all crewed missions are launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, but the addition of a second pad would help alleviate congestion and increase the number of humans SpaceX can send into space. The company has installed a crew access arm and an emergency egress system, including a long orange slide, to ensure safe access and escape options for astronauts. SpaceX plans to use the upgraded pad for its upcoming CRS-30 cargo resupply mission, which will be a precursor to future crew missions.

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NASA, SpaceX delay mission tasked to bring back Sunita Williams

Inshorts · 11m ago

NASA, SpaceX delay mission tasked to bring back Sunita Williams

NASA and SpaceX postponed the launch of Crew-9 mission to September 28 due to Tropical Storm Helene. The mission is meant to bring back Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will fly NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov to ISS and return with all four astronauts in February 2025.

In a first, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

In a first, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight

SpaceX achieved a major milestone by successfully catching the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket. After a test flight, the super heavy booster returned to the launch pad and made a controlled descent, where it was caught by a pair of chopsticks extending from the launch structure. This marks a world first for SpaceX and brings them closer to their goal of rapid reusability in space travel.

Axiom Mission 4 with ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla to launch on June 25; Check time, where to watch & more

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Axiom Mission 4 with ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla to launch on June 25; Check time, where to watch & more

NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are set to launch Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station on June 25, 2025. The mission, featuring the first ISRO astronaut aboard the ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla, aims to enhance international commercial spaceflight. Led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, the crew includes two European astronauts. The mission entails scientific experiments, education, and commercial activities, continuing U.S.-India space collaboration commitments.

GalaxEye partners with Florida firm for Mission Drishti, tap into global markets

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

GalaxEye partners with Florida firm for Mission Drishti, tap into global markets

GalaxEye, a Bengaluru-based spacetech company, has partnered with Florida-based Impulso Space for its Mission Drishti to provide launch services for its multi-sensor Earth observation satellite. Scheduled for launch with SpaceX, Impulso Space brings experience from 13 missions, including minisatellites and CubeSats. The partnership offers GalaxEye integrated services like payload processing and secure storage, enhancing their operational capabilities. The mission aligns with GalaxEye’s growth strategy, expanding their market reach.

India to use SpaceX rocket to launch communications satellite

Reuters · 1y ago

India to use SpaceX rocket to launch communications satellite

India's space agency, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), has announced plans to partner with SpaceX to launch a communications satellite using the Falcon-9 rocket. This collaboration with Elon Musk's venture aims to enhance broadband communication in remote and unconnected regions of India. The launch is scheduled for the second quarter of this year and will involve a high-capacity satellite weighing 4,700 kg. Musk is also discussing investments for expanding Starlink satellite broadband and establishing a Tesla factory in India, although he is facing some resistance from domestic industries.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla back on terra firma after 18-day space expedition - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla back on terra firma after 18-day space expedition - The Economic Times

Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The SpaceX Dragon capsule with Shukla and crew splashed down near San Diego. Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space, completed seven microgravity experiments. Prime Minister Modi praised this achievement as a milestone towards India's Gaganyaan mission. The crew will undergo rehabilitation and medical evaluations following their return.

‘Embarrassed’: Boeing employee after aerospace giant seeks help from SpaceX to rescue Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

‘Embarrassed’: Boeing employee after aerospace giant seeks help from SpaceX to rescue Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore | Mint

Boeing's spacecraft, Starliner, has encountered technical glitches preventing the safe return of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore. The failure adds to Boeing's recent string of setbacks and is a blow to its credibility. The Starliner capsule suffered issues including a helium leak and thruster malfunction, leaving the astronauts stranded in space. NASA has announced it will turn to Boeing's competitor, SpaceX, for assistance in bringing the astronauts back. The incident has left Boeing employees feeling embarrassed and humiliated, as SpaceX comes to the rescue and takes on the mission.

ISS leak halts Axiom-4, Musk wants station de-orbited: Now here's what ISRO is doing about Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

ISS leak halts Axiom-4, Musk wants station de-orbited: Now here's what ISRO is doing about Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prioritizes astronaut safety amidst a leak on the International Space Station (ISS). Elon Musk, highlighting the ISS's aging, suggests de-orbiting it within two years, although NASA plans retirement by 2031. The Axiom-4 mission, involving Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is delayed due to technical issues, impacting India’s human spaceflight aspirations. ISRO collaborates with Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX on resolving the current challenges, underscoring safety and mission integrity.

Musk buys bankrupt parachute company for $2.2 million

Siasat

Siasat · 1y ago

Musk buys bankrupt parachute company for $2.2 million

Elon Musk's SpaceX has purchased parachute maker Pioneer Aerospace for $2.2 million, The Information reported. The company was reportedly acquired by SpaceX after the former's parent firm filed for bankruptcy in Florida. Pioneer, which makes parachutes to assist space vehicles in returning to the Earth, has been a supplier for NASA and SpaceX missions.

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from USA

Twitter · 2y ago

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from USA

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, successfully deployed an additional 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch took place on Saturday night (EDT) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The satellites were carried by a Falcon 9 rocket, and after separation, the rocket's first stage safely landed on SpaceX's droneship named 'Just Read the Instructions,' located in the Atlantic Ocean.

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