SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites, lands rocket on ship in Pacific By Mike Wall published 5 October 22 SpaceX launched 52 more of its Starlink internet satellites Wednesday evening (Oct. 5), just hours after launching the Crew-5 astronaut mission for NASA.
Astronauts fly Albert Einstein doll to demo physicist's 'happiest thought' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 5 October 22 Albert Einstein's "happiest thought" has been proven again by astronauts and a doll made in his likeness. The crew on Dragon "Endurance" revealed their zero-g indicator, a plush of the physicist.
1st Russian cosmonaut to launch with SpaceX heads to space station By Josh Dinner published 5 October 22 Anna Kikina is the first cosmonaut to catch a ride on a SpaceX Dragon, and the first Russian to fly aboard an American spacecraft since the space shuttle era.
SpaceX astronaut missions for NASA: Crew-5 live updates By Elizabeth Howell published 5 October 22 Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station for NASA.
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronaut launch amazing photos By Mike Wall published 5 October 22 SpaceX's Crew-5 mission for NASA launched toward the International Space Station on Oct. 5, 2022. See photos of the liftoff and the mission here.
Watch SpaceX's Crew-5 astronaut flight to the International Space Station live online By Elizabeth Howell published 5 October 22 SpaceX's Crew-5 mission is flying four people, including a Russian cosmonaut, to the International Space Station. Watch it live through docking on Oct. 6 here.
16 disability ambassadors will take a Zero-G flight for inclusion By Elizabeth Howell published 5 October 22 AstroAccess is hoping to redesign spaceflight to serve people with disabilities, starting with parabolic flights. Its December opportunity is the second dedicated flight for the organization.
SpaceX launches Crew-5 astronauts on historic flight to space station for NASA By Josh Dinner published 5 October 22 A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying the four Crew-5 astronauts launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center today (Oct. 5), kicking off a roughly 29-hour journey to the orbiting lab.
Startup SpinLaunch aces 10th suborbital launch with high-tech slingshot By Tereza Pultarova published 5 October 22 SpinLaunch, a California-based start-up developing a rotating arm that can tfling small satellites into near-Earth space has pulled off its tenth successful test launch in less than a year.
Nanoracks tests tech to slice up space junk in orbit for 1st time By Elizabeth Howell published 5 October 22 A robotic arm softened up metal in space in an aim to address the growing space debris problem.
Perseverance Mars rover picks up 'lucky' 13th rock sample for return to Earth By Elizabeth Howell published 5 October 22 NASA's Perseverance rover snagged its 13th rock sample recently, part of a collection that could come to Earth as early as 2033.
Atlas V rocket launches 2 communications satellites to orbit By Mike Wall published 4 October 22 An Atlas V rocket lifted off Tuesday evening (Oct. 4) from Florida's Space Coast, carrying two commercial communications satellites to orbit.
SpaceX delays launch of Starlink satellites to make way for Crew-5 astronaut flight By Tariq Malik published 4 October 22 SpaceX has delayed the liftoff of its next Starlink satellite batch in order to launch four Crew-5 astronauts for NASA on Oct. 5.
Elon Musk re-ups offer to buy Twitter for $44 billion: reports By Mike Wall published 4 October 22 Elon Musk has proposed proceeding with his purchase of Twitter at the original price of $54.20 per share, according to media reports.
China begins recruitment for 4th batch of astronauts By Andrew Jones published 4 October 22 China’s human spaceflight agency has begun the search for a new batch of astronauts to join its ranks as the country moves to complete its orbiting space station.
New rocket science course lets you learn about spaceflight online for free By Elizabeth Howell published 4 October 22 Varsity Tutors launches the course on Friday (Oct. 7) for anybody who loves space.
North Korea launches nuclear-capable missile into space over Japan: reports By Elizabeth Howell published 4 October 22 The test on Tuesday (Oct. 4) marked the first time a North Korean missile overflew Japan in five years, according to media reports.
On This Day In Space: Oct. 4, 1957: Sputnik 1 becomes 1st human-made satellite By Hanneke Weitering published 4 October 22 On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the satellite that started the Space Race. Here's how it happened On This Day In Space!
Northrop Grumman names 'SS Sally Ride' cargo craft for first US woman in space By Robert Z. Pearlman published 4 October 22 She set sail as a research vessel, shipped out as postage stamp and stood tall as a monument. Now, America's first woman in space is set to return to orbit as the namesake of a station cargo capsule.
IWC Schaffhausen creates wristwatches for private Polaris Dawn crew By Robert Z. Pearlman published 4 October 22 When astronauts venture out on the first commercial spacewalk next year, they will be able to mark the time with special wristwatches. IWC Schaffhausen has created chronographs for Polaris Dawn.
