NASA’s Crew-13 reaches orbit after SpaceX launch, with station docking next
Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from Florida. NASA says docking is targeted for 7 p.m. EDT Thursday.
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NASA’s Crew-13 launches four astronauts toward the International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Florida on October 1 with a four-person crew. NASA plans for their Dragon spacecraft to dock with the station later Thursday.
NASA sets Crew-13 launch for Oct. 1 as weather remains a concern
NASA’s four-person Crew-13 mission was scheduled to lift off from Florida at 11:10 a.m. EDT. Its published countdown lists the steps before launch and shortly after it, while...
NASA’s Crew-13 astronauts begin walk from Kennedy crew quarters ahead of planned launch
The four astronauts suited up for the trip to Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40. Liftoff and docking remained scheduled for October 1 in the available reports.
NASA targets October 1 Crew-13 launch as weather threatens liftoff
Four astronauts are scheduled to leave Cape Canaveral for the International Space Station at 11:10 a.m. EDT. NASA’s launch-day forecast gives them a 40% chance of favorable...
Curiosity finds disc-shaped features in Mars rocks and prepares to investigate
NASA’s rover team is examining an unexpected change in rock texture on Mount Sharp. The discs’ origin is unresolved, and a proposed drill could provide the mineral data needed...
NASA’s Roman telescope takes first coronagraph test image after guidance checks
A focused image of a star and a second pointing test mark early progress in commissioning. NASA says more complex checks remain before the instrument’s planned planet observations.
NASA asks volunteers to find overlapping galaxies for cosmic dust research
The new Overlap Zoo project asks people to inspect galaxy images so researchers can identify promising pairs for future studies of how dust dims starlight.
NASA awards Modulate Space $38 million contract to develop lunar 5G network
The contract covers a laboratory test and a planned 2028 demonstration on the Moon, with Wi-Fi 6 built into the proposed surface network.
NASA and SpaceX clear Crew-13 to enter launch count for October 1 flight
Mission leaders voted ‘go’ after completing the Launch Readiness Review. Four crew members are scheduled to fly from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station.
NASA station crew prepares for Crew-13 arrival while research continues
Expedition 75 cleared space and staged supplies for four arriving astronauts as NASA scheduled Crew-13 to launch and dock with the International Space Station on Oct. 1.
NASA, Canada and Germany agree to prepare Earth-based test of lunar crop growing
The three space agencies signed a statement of intent to prepare a ground demonstrator for crop-growing technologies, as earlier research shows the difficulties of using lunar...
NASA opens 2027 NIAC Phase I proposals ahead of October virtual forum
NASA is seeking early-stage aerospace concepts for its 2027 NIAC Phase I program. Eligible applicants face an October 28 first-step deadline, with a virtual proposer forum...
Starship reached orbit, then exploded: what Flight 14 achieved
SpaceX delivered 26 operational Starlink satellites before cutting its test flight short. The explosion came after a controlled ocean splashdown.
NASA sets out Artemis, science and space technology sessions for Antalya congress
NASA has named its delegation and planned appearances at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya from October 5 to 9, including an Artemis II lunar science...