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Elon Musk Reiterates Ambitious Timeline for Human Mars Mission

Elon Musk Reiterates Ambitious Timeline for Human Mars Mission

Elon Musk Reiterates Ambitious Timeline for Human Mars Mission
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SpaceX's Starship to Attempt First Orbital Return and Catch at Tower

SpaceX's Starship to Attempt First Orbital Return and Catch at Tower

SpaceX is preparing for Flight 14, which will attempt the first orbital return and mechanical catch of a Starship upper stage at the launch tower. This mission follows successful booster catches and aims to demonstrate full reusability of the Starship system. The catch will involve precise landing maneuvers and real-time guidance corrections. This milestone is crucial for SpaceX's long-term goals, including the deployment of the Starlink V3 constellation and future lunar and Mars missions.
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This rocket launch may be visible tonight in Arizona. Where to spot it

This rocket launch may be visible tonight in Arizona. Where to spot it

SpaceX plans to conduct the 8th and final California rocket launch of July tonight. Here's how you may be able to see the Falcon 9 rocket in Arizona.
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Final California rocket launch of July on tap tonight. How you can see it

Final California rocket launch of July on tap tonight. How you can see it

SpaceX is planning to conduct the eighth and final California rocket launch of July tonight. Here's how you can watch the Vandenberg mission live.
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SpaceX plans late-night California rocket launch. Here's where to watch

SpaceX plans late-night California rocket launch. Here's where to watch

SpaceX is planning to conduct the eighth and final California rocket launch of July tonight. Here's how you can see liftoff from Vandenberg.
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NASA Assigns Deniz Burnham to First Space Station Mission, Expanding Human Spaceflight Efforts

NASA Assigns Deniz Burnham to First Space Station Mission, Expanding Human Spaceflight Efforts

NASA has assigned astronaut Deniz Burnham to her first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as an Expedition 76 flight engineer. Burnham will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-30 spacecraft alongside cosmonauts Dmitri Petelin and Konstantin Borisov. The mission is scheduled for March 2027, with the crew expected to spend approximately seven months aboard the ISS. During her time on the station, Burnham will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations aimed at preparing for future exploration missions to the Moon and Mars. Burnham, who was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2021, has a background in chemical and mechanical engineering and has extensive experience in the energy industry and the U.S. Navy Reserves.
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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth After 241 Days in Space

NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth After 241 Days in Space

NASA astronaut Chris Williams has returned to Earth after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Williams, along with two Roscosmos cosmonauts, landed safely on the Kazakh steppe after a mission that included scientific research, maintenance tasks, and two spacewalks. The mission, which began in November 2025, involved circling the Earth 3,856 times and covering over 102 million miles. Williams' work focused on improving cancer treatments and advancing manufacturing techniques for high-performance materials in microgravity. The mission underscores the ISS's role in preparing for future space exploration beyond low Earth orbit.
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Starship has been floating in ocean. Elon Musk says SpaceX plans to get it

Starship has been floating in ocean. Elon Musk says SpaceX plans to get it

SpaceX founder Elon Musk says the company has a plan to recover the upper-stage of its Starship rocket after it landed intact in the Indian Ocean.
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After Starship survived its Texas launch intact, SpaceX wants to get it

After Starship survived its Texas launch intact, SpaceX wants to get it

Elon Musk, who founded SpaceX, says a plan is underway to recover the upper-stage of Starship after it made an intact landing during flight 13.
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SpaceX's huge stock dive batters Elon Musk's wealth

SpaceX's huge stock dive batters Elon Musk's wealth

It had to happen sometime. Shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) had to become so cheap that they became irresistible. It may have happened in the first half hour of trading on July 28. The shares went public at $135 on June 11 and zoomed to $225.64 on June 16, with a market ...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 Starlink Satellites, Expanding Global Internet Network

SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 Starlink Satellites, Expanding Global Internet Network

SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 Starlink Satellites, Expanding Global Internet Network
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NASA's MOXIE Demonstrates Oxygen Production on Mars, Paving Way for Future Missions

NASA's MOXIE Demonstrates Oxygen Production on Mars, Paving Way for Future Missions

NASA's MOXIE instrument, aboard the Perseverance rover, successfully converted Martian air into 122 grams of breathable oxygen between 2021 and 2023. This achievement demonstrates the potential for astronauts to produce oxygen on Mars, essential for both breathing and rocket fuel. MOXIE, a technology demonstration, used a solid oxide electrolyzer to separate oxygen from carbon dioxide in the Martian atmosphere. The experiment proved the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization, a critical step for future manned missions to Mars.