NASA’s Artemis II crew returned 996 images, 814 GB of observations and 521 minutes of audio, documenting impact flashes, a spectrum of lunar colors and the first close look at an illuminated far side.
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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Grace reached the International Space Station in 7 hours 55 minutes on Oct. 1, establishing the fastest launch‑to‑docking time for any U.S. spacecraft.
NASA has moved the PRIMA Probe Explorer mission into Phase B, positioning it as the agency's first far‑infrared survey spacecraft slated for a 2033 launch.
SpaceX’s Crew‑13 mission set a U.S. record for the fastest trip to the International Space Station, with commander Jessica Watkins becoming the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit.
NASA is considering additional Starliner launches and a $359 million bailout as SpaceX signals a shift away from Crew Dragon, raising questions about the agency’s future access to low‑Earth orbit.
SpaceX’s Crew‑13 mission reached the International Space Station in eight hours, the fastest U.S. launch to the orbiting lab, carrying four astronauts including commander Jessica Watkins.
NASA announced a revised schedule for Boeing's Starliner, an uncrewed test no earlier than December and a crewed flight potentially in mid‑2028, alongside $359 million in upgrades and a shift to United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur.
SpaceX plans to launch NASA's Crew‑13 mission to the International Space Station on Oct. 1, pending weather clearance.
SpaceX launched its Super Heavy‑Starship on Monday, reached orbit despite an early engine shutdown, released 26 new Starlink satellites and splashed down early in the Pacific.
NASA will pay $359 million to Boeing for Starliner thruster repairs and order two additional crewed missions, securing U.S. access to low‑Earth orbit after SpaceX’s Dragon retires.