SpaceX Dragon Launches NASA Cargo to Space Station, Aces Predawn Rocket Landing By Amy Thompson SpaceX successfully launched its 17th commercial cargo mission to the International Space Station today (May 4), then stuck a rocket landing on a ship at sea.
SpaceX Delays Dragon Cargo Ship Launch for NASA Due to Drone Ship Glitch By Amy Thompson SpaceX’s next cargo mission to the International Space Station has been delayed by at least 24 hours due to technical issues.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Suffers Anomaly During Engine Test By Amy Thompson A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft suffered an anomaly during an engine test in Florida Saturday (April 20), company officials said.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Sticks Triple Rocket Landing with 1st Commercial Launch By Amy Thompson SpaceX's Falcon Heavy successfully launched its first operational mission today (April 10), more than a year after its demo mission catapulted a red Tesla and a dummy nicknamed Starman into space.
SpaceX Fires Up Falcon Heavy Ahead of Rocket's 2nd-Ever Launch Next Week By Amy Thompson SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket performed a static fire test today (April 5), helping pave the way for a planned April 9 launch for the huge rocket.
SpaceX's 1st Crew Dragon Arrives in Port After Historic Mission (Photos) By Amy Thompson SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule cruised into port Saturday night, wrapping up the spacecraft's first test flight to the International Space Station. See photos here.
SpaceX to Attempt 1st West Coast Falcon 9 Rocket Landing on Sunday By Amy Thompson Smoke billowed around a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, Oct. 2, as it briefly fired its engines during a preflight test from SLC-4E at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base.
SpaceX's 1st 'Block 5' Rocket: A Tale of 2 Launches By Amy Thompson I watched the first two launches of the ultra-reusable Block 5 rocket booster from SpaceX.
SpaceX's 1st 'Block 5' Falcon 9 Rocket: The Launch Photos By Amy Thompson Space reporter Amy Thompson documented SpaceX's first Block 5 rocket booster's first two launches on May 11 and Aug. 7.
Meet Mr. Steven, SpaceX's Rocket Nose-Cone-Catching Boat By Amy Thompson SpaceX's nose-cone-catching boat, Mr. Steven, is preparing for the ultimate interception.
Photo Tour: Inside Boeing's CST-100 Starliner Spaceship Hangar By Amy Thompson Take a look inside the CST-100 Starliner hangar, where Boeing is building the private space capsules that will fly NASA astronauts and more into space!
Scientists Over the Moon for NASA's Solar Probe Launch to the Sun By Amy Thompson NASA's spectacular Parker Solar Probe launch to the sun today (Aug. 12) has scientists over the moon. Here's why they're so thrilled.
Why Is NASA Launching the Parker Solar Probe to the Sun at Night? By Amy Thompson This weekend, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will boldly go where no spacecraft has dared go before — up close and personal with the sun — lifting off with its destination hidden and the sky dark.
How an 8-Foot Frisbee Is the Ultimate 'Sunscreen' for NASA's Sun Probe By Amy Thompson NASA is preparing for its next big mission: getting up close and personal with the sun. And to do so, the agency needs a killer heat shield.
Wrap Your Head Around the Huge Size of SpaceX's Falcon Rockets in This Epic Video By Amy Thompson Even Elon Musk can still be impressed by the size of his company's rockets.
Plants, Algae and Other Weird Green Stuff Just Arrived at the Space Station By Amy Thompson Smoke billowed and flames lit up the predawn sky over Cape Canaveral as SpaceX successfully launched its 15th cargo-resupply mission on Friday (June 29).
Cancer-Fighting Drug, Algae and Mice Headed to International Space Station on SpaceX Dragon By Amy Thompson SpaceX is targeting June 29 as the launch date for its next cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
'Star Wars' Universe Will Come to Life in New Immersive Disney Theme Park By Amy Thompson Disney is getting closer to fulfilling every "Star Wars" fan's dream: a real-life immersive "Star Wars" experience.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Photos of Disney's 'Star Wars' Park Plan By Amy Thompson In 2019, Disney will open "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," a Star Wars themed addition to Disney World in Florida. Check out what it will be like with these photos!
What's Next for NASA's TESS Exoplanet Hunter? By Amy Thompson NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is in space, but its science work won't start until June. Here's what the spacecraft will be doing until then.
In Photos: NASA's Parker Solar Probe in the Clean Room By Amy Thompson See the inner workings of the Parker Solar Probe, bound for the closest-ever approach to the sun.
So Hot, It's Cool: Record-Breaking Sun Probe Nearly Ready for Launch By Amy Thompson Final checkouts are completed here at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center to prepare the agency's Parker Solar Probe for launch.
