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SpaceX launches 2 European navigation satellites, lands rocket (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two European navigation satellites tonight (Sept. 17) and then landed safely, acing its 22nd mission.
FAA plans to fine SpaceX $630,000 for alleged launch violations
The FAA has proposed fining SpaceX more than $630,000 for allegedly failing to comply with regulations on two launches in 2023.
9 firsts in 5 days: Polaris Dawn crew lands from history-making SpaceX mission
Four private astronauts are back on Earth after a five-day mission that set firsts and broke records in an effort to advance human spaceflight.
Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit
Space logistics can be surprisingly complex.
The Polaris Program: One big step for civilian spaceflight
Reference Everything you need to know about the Polaris Program, a series of upcoming commercial space missions carried out by civilian astronauts.
Polaris Dawn: Everything you need to know about the 1st mission of the Polaris Program
Reference Polaris Dawn was the first of three missions of the Polaris Program. The mission flew on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and was commanded by Jared Isaacman.
On This Day in Space! Sept. 17, 1789: Saturn's 'Death Star' moon Mimas discovered
On Sept. 17, 1789, the British astronomer William Herschel discovered Saturn's "Death Star" moon, Mimas.
NASA astronaut photographs SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn capsule reentry from ISS (photo)
The private Polaris Dawn was within view of the ISS when the four-person private mission concluded its work on Sept. 15. Experienced NASA astronaut Don Pettit wielded the camera.
