Dragon Capsule Returns with ISS Research, Upcoming Cargo Missions Set for March
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth with ISS research, while JAXA and Northrop Grumman prepare cargo missions for March 2025.
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Rocket Re-Entry Emissions Detected in Upper Atmosphere, Study Finds
Study finds rocket reentry pollutants in upper atmosphere, raising concerns about unregulated space activity
SpaceX Crew-12 Docks at ISS on Valentine's Day, Restoring Full Crew Capacity
SpaceX's Crew-12 mission docks at the ISS on Valentine's Day, restoring full crew capacity after a medical evacuation. The mission highlights international collaboration and operational resilience.
Artemis 2 Rocket Fueling Test Postponed to Feb. 2 Amid Freezing Conditions at Kennedy Space Center
NASA delays Artemis 2 rocket fueling test to Feb. 2, 2026, due to freezing conditions at Kennedy Space Center, impacting SpaceX Crew-12 launch timeline.
NASA Advances Crew-12 Launch to February 11 Amid ISS Crew Reduction
NASA and SpaceX have accelerated the Crew-12 mission to February 11, 2024, following a medical evacuation that reduced the ISS crew. The extended nine-month mission will support long-duration spaceflight research.
Musk’s Cosmic Timing: How SpaceX’s $1.5T IPO Lines Up With His Birthday and the Stars
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO is timed with his birthday and a planetary alignment, aiming for a $1.5 trillion valuation to fund Mars missions.
SpaceX Adds 25 Starlink Satellites to Expanding Constellation
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket achieved its 13th landing while expanding the Starlink constellation to 9,500 satellites. The Jan. 22, 2026 mission deployed 25 satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Retires After 27 Years, 608 Days in Space, and Record Spacewalking Hours
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retired after 27 years, 608 days in space, and record-breaking spacewalks. Her career included the Starliner mission extension and nine EVAs totaling 62 hours.
SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites, Marks 24th Reuse of Falcon 9 Booster
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket achieved its 24th re-flight during a Starlink launch, expanding the satellite network to over 9,500 active units. The mission deployed 29 satellites and marked the 8th launch of 2026.
SpaceX Launches U.S. Spy Satellite Without Revealing Payload Details
SpaceX launches a classified NRO satellite on Jan. 16. Payload details remain undisclosed, consistent with the NRO's proliferated architecture program.
SpaceX Crew-11 Returns to Earth Early Due to Undisclosed Medical Concern
NASA confirms Crew-11's early return after unspecified medical issue; splashdown in Pacific Ocean.
India’s EtherealX: Can $80M Buy a Place in the Reusable Rocket Race?
India’s EtherealX is challenging SpaceX’s dominance with a fully reusable rocket strategy, but can its $350-$2,000/kg pricing model compete with Falcon 9’s economies of scale?