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NASA shakes up leadership of human spaceflight program in wake of critical Starliner report

By Mike Wall published 26 February 26

NASA has replaced two bigwigs in its human spaceflight program, just a week after releasing a report criticizing how the agency handled the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi.

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down after historic ISS-boosting mission (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 26 February 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule returned to Earth on Friday (Feb. 27) after spending six months docked with the International Space Station.

NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station

By Josh Dinner published 25 February 26

It wasn't an emergency, but the issue required "immediate attention."

Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 22 February 26

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, launched from California and Florida on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster set a new reuse record.

SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket in The Bahamas for 2nd time ever (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 20 February 26

SpaceX landed a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after launching 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'

By Mike Wall published 19 February 26

"This was a really challenging event in our recent history."

Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'

By Tereza Pultarova published 19 February 26

For the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as a SpaceX rocket burned up in Earth's atmosphere.

SpaceX will resume landing rockets in The Bahamas after raining debris on the country last year

By Mike Wall published 18 February 26

The Bahamas has given SpaceX permission to resume rocket landings in the country, which were paused last year after a Starship test flight explosion caused a debris shower.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026

By Anthony Wood published 18 February 26

The NASA/SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched four astronauts on a journey to the International Space Station.

Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new idea

By Leonard David published 18 February 26

Elon Musk isn't the first person to propose the use of mass drivers on the moon. He's following in the footsteps of space visionary Gerard O'Neill, who floated the idea back in 1974.