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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has developed several launch vehicles, the Starlink satellite constellation, the Dragon cargo spacecraft, and flown humans to the International Space Station on the Crew Dragon Demo-2.
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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape CanaveralWith Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.CBS News - Published | |
Elon Musk Says He's Not Leaving California Despite Tesla AnnouncementElon Musk has said he's moving shop -- as in Tesla shop -- to the Lonestar State, but he said something Friday night that made us wonder if the plan's still a go. We got the Tesla/SpaceX honcho in WeHo..TMZ.com - Published | |
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SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellitesIt was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.CBS News - Published Also reported by •USATODAY.com | |
SpaceX launches with satellites onboardSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday morning carrying satellites into orbit. (Oct. 6)USATODAY.com - Published | |
NASA tries again to launch $23M space toilet for astronautsCargo ship, with new toilet on board, heads to space station while SpaceX launches a navigation satellite.CBS News - Published | |
SpaceX launch of astronauts aboard Dragon Crew capsule now set for HalloweenNASA Astronaut Victor Glover's first trip to space will take place on Halloween aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.USATODAY.com - Published | |
NASA targeting Halloween for next SpaceX crew launchSpaceX crew capsule will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.CBS News - Published | |
Tom Cruise Gets Flight Date for International Space Station Filming TripMost Hollywood types say, "Let's do lunch" ... but for Tom Cruise, it's "Let's do LAUNCH" -- and now he knows when he'll make his virgin voyage to space to film a movie. Tom's hitching a ride on a..TMZ.com - Published | |
Elon Musk's "Neuralink" looks to implant chips into the human brainThe man behind SpaceX and Tesla now wants to get inside your brain. Elon Musk's startup company "Neuralink" is looking to implant chips in the human brain to help treat neural disorders. Some say the..CBS News - Published | |
SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites in fast-growing constellationSpaceX has now launched a total of 713 Starlink internet relay satellites, with thousands more on the way.CBS News - Published | 9/18: CBSN AMMike Pompeo travels to Saudi Arabia; SpaceX tests "Starhopper" rocketCBS News - Published |
SpaceX to attempt historic back-to-back Falcon 9 flightsTwo Florida launches nine hours apart, plus a polar orbit, mark new records for SpaceXCBS News - Published | SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on record sixth flightA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, using a first stage making a record sixth flight, lifted off from Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, carrying 58 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit along with three..CBS News - Published |
Last-second glitch halts SpaceX rocket launchThe launch of the unmanned Falcon 9 rocket was aborted moments before liftoff on Thanksgiving due to an unexplained technical issue, SpaceX officials said.CBS News - Published | ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contractsULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.CBS News - Published |
Astronauts describe trip home aboard SpaceX capsule and what they would do differently next timeMark Strassmann speaks to NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who had a successful landing back on Earth. They describe their landing and what they can do better for next time. One astronaut's..CBS News - Published | SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flightThe Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.CBS News - Published |
Astronauts describe thrilling re-entryWith a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.CBS News - Published | Astronauts on return to Earth in Dragon capsuleNASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley discuss their return to Earth, two days after returning from orbit on SpaceX's dragon capsule. (Aug. 4)USATODAY.com - Published |
Astronauts talk about successful SpaceX mission and splashdownNASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held a news conference after their return from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first commercial spacecraft to carry..CBS News - Published | SpaceX splashdown marks successful end to first U.S. commercial crew missionWhen the SpaceX "Endeavour" capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill..CBS News - Published |
NASA administrator on historic SpaceX Crew Dragon missionSpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule safely returned to Earth on Sunday afternoon, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico with two astronauts on board. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine joined CBSN to discuss..CBS News - Published | CBS Weekend News, August 2, 2020SpaceX capsule brings 2 NASA astronauts back to Earth; Opera breathes new life into the Circus Maximus amid coronavirus pandemic.CBS News - Published |
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SpaceX 's Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule splashes down off Florida coastAstronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken spent a little over two months on the International Space Station.USATODAY.com - Published | Crew Dragon astronauts wrap up historic test flightSplashdown is a final hurdle before NASA certifies the SpaceX capsule for operational use.CBS News - Published |
SpaceX astronauts cleared for return despite weather concernsDespite hostile weather conditions posed by Hurricane Isaias, NASA announced that the return of two SpaceX astronauts from the International Space Station is a "go." Mark Strassmann reports.CBS News - Published | 'Isaias may actually help': NASA plans Sunday splashdown of SpaceX capsule off Florida coastThe Dragon spacecraft will be traveling at more than 17,500 mph when in begins to enter the Earth's atmosphere.USATODAY.com - Published |
SpaceX crew say goodbye before returning to EarthTwo U.S. astronauts based on the International Space Station on Saturday gave their farewells as they planned to return to Earth. (Aug. 1)USATODAY.com - Published | Astronauts' last spacewalk before SpaceX departureAstronauts squeezed in one last spacewalk Tuesday before turning their attention to the all-important end to SpaceX's first crew flight. (July 21)USATODAY.com - Published |
SpaceX launches US military's newest GPS satelliteSpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Tuesday, carrying the U.S. military's newest, most accurate GPS satellite. (July 1)USATODAY.com - Published | SpaceX launch a 'turning point' for new space ageNamira Salim, the founder and chairperson of Space Trust, says the NASA and SpaceX launch of astronauts to the International Space Station is "a turning point" for a new space age. (June 2)USATODAY.com - Published |
Russia applauds SpaceX launch but calls Trump's reaction 'hysteria'Russia's space agency criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's "hysteria" about the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil in nine years, but also said on Sunday it was pleased there was..Reuters - Published | |
