Articles by: Amy Thompson

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule on the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the liftoff of the Crew-2 mission, which is scheduled to take place on April 23, 2021.

SpaceX will launch 4 astronauts to the space station before dawn Friday. Here's how to watch.

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX will launch a crew of four astronauts early tomorrow (April 23) on its second operational crewed flight for NASA, and you can watch the action online.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are seen at sunset on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Crew-2 mission, on April 19, 2021, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX, NASA delay Crew-2 astronaut launch to Friday due to weather

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX and NASA have delayed the Crew-2 launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station.

From left to right: ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, NASA astronaut Megan McArthur, NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide sit inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavour."

SpaceX's Crew-2 astronauts will conduct more than 200 science experiments in space

By Amy Thompson

The astronauts will launch on the Crew-2 mission to the orbiting lab in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft this Thursday (April 22).

A Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are prepared for the launch of the Crew-2 mission, on launchpad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on April 19, 2021.

NASA, SpaceX declare Crew-2 astronaut mission 'go' for Thursday launch

By Amy Thompson

NASA has given SpaceX the official go-ahead for the launch of its next crew mission to the International Space Station.

The Crew-2 astronauts smile as they bid farewell in a walkout dress rehearsal on April 18 for their launch on a SpaceX Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 rocket on April 22, 2021. From left to right they are: Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency, Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur.

These 4 Crew-2 astronauts are ready to ride a SpaceX rocket into orbit

By Amy Thompson

NASA's next crew of astronauts are ready to strap into a SpaceX Dragon capsule and blast off into space.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket test fires its nine first-stage engines atop Launch Pad 39A of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on April 17, 2021. The rocket will launch NASA's Crew-2 astronaut mission for NASA on April 22.

SpaceX test-fires rocket ahead of Crew-2 astronaut launch for NASA

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX has fired up the rocket that will ferry its next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station next week.

Sixty just-launched SpaceX Starlink satellites circle Earth prior to being deployed.

SpaceX agrees to steer Starlink internet satellites clear of space station, NASA spacecraft

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX recently inked a deal with NASA to move any of the company's Starlink internet satellites out of the way if they stray too close to the International Space Station or other agency spacecraft.

From left to right, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, and European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet pose for a photo after arriving at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on April 16, 2021. The quartet will go to the space station on SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission, which is scheduled to launch on April 22.

Crew-2 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of SpaceX launch next week

By Amy Thompson

A crew of four astronauts arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida Friday (April 16) in advance of SpaceX's second operational astronaut launch for NASA under its commercial crew program.

SpaceX's Crew-2 astronauts. From the left, ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, NASA astronauts Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough and JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.

Meet Crew-2: The 4 space-bound astronauts launching aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon

By Amy Thompson

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink internet satellites lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on April 7, 2021.

SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit and sticks rocket landing

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX launched another 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit and nailed the landing of a veteran Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday (April 7).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the South Korean military communications satellite Anasis-II stands atop Space Launch Complex 40 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida for a July 20, 2020 launch.

SpaceX will launch new Starlink satellites on a veteran rocket today. Here's how how to watch.

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX will launch a new fleet of Starlink satellites (April 7) and you can watch the liftoff live online.

The three Raptor engines on SpaceX's SN11 prototype firing during the launch on March 30, 2021.

SpaceX launches Starship SN11 rocket prototype, but misses landing

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX launched its newest Starship rocket prototype today (March 30), but something went wrong as the vehicle headed down to land.

SpaceX's most-flown Falcon 9 rocket returned to Port Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Florida on March 16, 2021 after a record 9th launch two days earlier.

See SpaceX's most-flown rocket returns to home port after 9th flight (photos)

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX's most-flown rocket, a Falcon 9 booster that has flown a historic nine times has returned home to Florida's Port Canaveral.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink internet satellites launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in a predawn liftoff on March 24, 2021.

SpaceX launches 60 new Starlink internet satellites, nails latest rocket landing at sea

By Amy Thompson

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Wednesday (March 24) and nailed a landing at sea.

SpaceX will launch 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit on March 24, 2021 using a veteran Falcon 9 rocket, seen here during preparations for an earlier GPS satellite launch for the U.S. Space Force in June 2020.

SpaceX will launch a new Starlink fleet before sunrise Wednesday. Here's how to watch.

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX will launch its next fleet of Starlink satellites into orbit for the company's broadband megaconstellation on Wednesday (March 24).

The four main engines of NASA's first Space Launch System core booster are gimbaled during a hot fire test on March 18, 2021.

NASA fires up its 1st SLS megarocket for moon flights in a critical engine test

By Amy Thompson

NASA's first Space Launch System megarocket to launch an Artemis mission to the moon fired up its core booster in a critical engine test Thursday (March 18).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida on Feb. 15, 2021, during a successful Starlink launch; however, the company lost the booster when it failed to touch down on the waiting drone ship.

SpaceX lost a rocket in the ocean last month. Here's why.

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX has traced last month's loss of a flight-proven booster to an in-flight engine shutdown, according to a top company official.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida as it makes a record 9th trip to space on March 14, 2021.

SpaceX just launched a Falcon 9 rocket on a record 9th flight and stuck the landing

By Amy Thompson

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (March 14) and nailed its landing at sea to top off a record-setting mission.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink internet satellites into orbit from NASA's Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 20, 2021. The same rocket first stage will launch on a record 9th flight on March 14, 2021.

SpaceX to attempt record 9th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket with Starlink launch on Sunday

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX is gearing up to launch a third batch of Starlink satellites in as many weeks on Sunday (March 14) and you can watch the action live online.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 60 of the company's Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 11, 2021.

SpaceX launches 60 new Starlink satellites to orbit, nails rocket landing at sea

By Amy Thompson

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites to orbit early this morning (March 11) and nailed its landing on a floating platform at sea.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 60 Starlink satellites will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on March 9, 2020. The rocket's first stage, shown here during a July 2020 launch for South Korea, is making its sixth flight.

SpaceX will launch its next Starlink satellite fleet Thursday and you can watch it live

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX is gearing up to launch its second Starlink mission of the month Thursday (March 11) and you can watch it live.

SpaceX's Starlink 17 mission lifts off on a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on March 4, 2021.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches and lands for 8th time, delivering 60 Starlink satellites to orbit

By Amy Thompson

The first stage of this Falcon 9 rocket, seen here in 2018 awaiting the launch of a Telstar 18 Vantage mission, will launch on its eight flight on March 4, 2021 to carry 60 Starlink internet satellites to orbit.

A SpaceX rocket will launch a Starlink satellite fleet tonight and you can watch it live. Here's how.

By Amy Thompson

SpaceX will launch its next batch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday (March 2) and you can watch it live online.

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying the uncrewed Cygnus NG-15 cargo ship launches from Pad 0A of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia on Feb. 20, 2021.

Northrop Grumman Antares rocket launches Cygnus cargo ship to space station for NASA

By Amy Thompson

NASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) today (Feb. 20) and you can watch the action live online.

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket and Cygnus NG-15 cargo resupply spacecraft stand ready for launch at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, on Feb. 16, 2021. The NG-15 mission is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Northrop Grumman will launch a Cygnus cargo craft to the space station today. Watch it live!

By Amy Thompson

NASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) today (Feb. 20) and you can watch the action live online.