NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on September 25th. They will join the Expedition 72 crew for a six-month mission, conducting research and completing operational activities before returning home in February.
A crew member from SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has shared his experience of the Crew Dragon’s fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, describing the intense plasma display and the thrilling descent. Meanwhile, astronauts on the International Space Station watched the spacecraft’s journey from a unique perspective.
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has returned safely to Earth after a three-month mission, marked by a thruster problem that prevented it from carrying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as planned. Despite the unexpected extension and technical issues, NASA considers the mission a valuable learning experience and remains committed to certifying Starliner for future crew transportation.
After a series of setbacks, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has successfully landed back on Earth, marking the end of a challenging test flight. The capsule landed in New Mexico early Friday morning, following a successful undocking from the International Space Station and a critical deorbit burn.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which was deemed too risky for astronauts to return home on, will be brought back to Earth uncrewed tonight. The uncrewed mission concludes NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, which aimed to transport astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft experienced multiple technical problems, leading to the decision to return it without its crew. This event marks a significant setback for the Starliner program, highlighting the challenges in developing and operating reusable spacecraft.
NASA has decided to send the Boeing Starliner crew back to Earth on a SpaceX Dragon capsule after disagreements with Boeing regarding the safety of the Starliner spacecraft’s thrusters. The decision came after a tense technical discussion between the two agencies, with NASA expressing concerns about the accuracy of Boeing’s models and the potential for thruster degradation during the return journey.
NASA has announced changes to the crew for its upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission, scheduled for September 2024. Astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will now lead the mission, while Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson have been reassigned to future missions. The decision to reduce the crew size was made after an uncrewed Boeing Crew Flight Test and the need for a crew with Roscosmos representation for effective space station operations.
Blue Origin’s latest space tourism flight achieved a milestone with 21-year-old Karsen Kitchen becoming the youngest woman to travel to the edge of space. The flight, NS-26, marked Blue Origin’s eighth human spaceflight and showcased the company’s continued progress in the burgeoning suborbital tourism industry.
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard rocket with six tourists on board, marking the company’s first human spaceflight in two years. The mission, dubbed N-26, saw the capsule reach the edge of space and experience moments of weightlessness before returning to Earth. This flight highlights the growing trend of space tourism and Blue Origin’s continued efforts in this field.
Astronaut Sunita Williams’ return to Earth has been delayed due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Despite the extended stay, her family remains confident in her abilities as a seasoned astronaut, and Williams herself assures her mother not to worry.
