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Space-X one Step Closer to Making Private Space Travel a Reality

Apr 09, 2016 02:15 PM EDT

With its succesful delivery of a cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and the safe landing of Space X's Falcon 9 reusable rocket, the Elon Musk-lead company has moved humanity a step closer to acheiving the dream of affordable private space aviation.

The ISS will be in operation until 2028, as NASA will transfer to cislunar orbit.

NASA Will Abandon Space Station by 2020s, Moves to Lunar Orbit

Ana Verayo |

Dec 08, 2015 08:30 AM EST

According to a NASA official, the International Space Station will operate until 2028 at the latest, where the space agency will develop a new space station in lunar orbit.

Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft filled with supplies for the space station finally launches Sunday afternoon.

Cygnus Launch Success: Much Awaited Supplies Finally Flies to Space Station

Ana Verayo |

Dec 07, 2015 06:20 AM EST

After three initial delays in launches last week, Orbtial ATK's cargo resupply vehicle finally launches with much needed food and supplies for the space station crew.

NASA astronauts share their experiences aboard the ISS to the US House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

How Astronauts Keep Their Cool in Space Despite Food Supply Delays

Ana Verayo |

Dec 06, 2015 08:08 AM EST

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly shares his experiences aboard the ISS, already spending nine months in space, and how he copes with isolation.

United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft launch is delayed once more Saturday.

3rd Attempt to Launch Food and Supplies to Space Station Delayed Again

Ana Verayo |

Dec 06, 2015 06:50 AM EST

United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo resupply vehicle launch was scrubbed once again Saturday due to dangerous winds.

SpaceX rocket Falcon 9 sits on Pad 40 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Titusville, Florida.

NASA Picks SpaceX to Taxi Astronauts to The International Space Station

Marie de Vera |

Nov 24, 2015 12:49 PM EST

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced on Monday that it will allow Space X to ferry astronauts from Earth to the International Space Station within the next couple of years. NASA said that it has ordered the first, and only, commercial space crew mission from SpaceX.

NASA orders SpaceX to transport American astronauts to the ISS beginning 2017.

NASA Selects SpaceX to Deliver American Astronauts to Space Station

Ana Verayo |

Nov 23, 2015 06:50 AM EST

NASA officially announced that SpaceX will transport its astronauts to the International Space Station beginning in 2017.

Short circuits aboard the ISS caused power systems to trip. NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly captured this photo of an aurora from the International Space Station on June 23, 2015.

Space Station Suffers Power Short Circuits, Will Not Be Repaired Until Early 2016

Ana Verayo |

Nov 17, 2015 06:20 AM EST

NASA revealed that a short circuit aboard the International Space Station damaged part of its power systems, where a spacewalk will be needed.

Medicines Have Slower Expiration Date in Space Than on Earth

Daphne Planca |

Nov 11, 2015 11:03 AM EST

Researchers have announced that medicines may have longer expiration date in space following an experiment that saw several drugs stored in the International Space Station (ISS) for 550 days.

Get To Know The 3 New Astronauts Who Recently Joined The International Space Station

Janice Teh |

Jul 24, 2015 08:13 AM EDT

Since there have been 3 crew members of the International Space Station who left, let's find out more about the three new astronauts who went to space to fill in for them.

3 More Astronauts Sent To International Space Station From Kazakhstan

Janice Teh |

Jul 23, 2015 06:25 AM EDT

After two months of delay, the three astronauts — a Russian, American and Japanese — were sent off to the International Space Station. They replaced three former crew members of the space mission by NASA.

The ISS crew hid inside a Soyuz space capsule from flying debris threatening to hit the space station.

Space Junk Almost Hit Space Station; Astronauts Evacuated

Ana Verayo |

Jul 17, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

On Thursday, astronauts were forced to take emergency precautions by taking shelter in a Soyuz space capsule when flying debris threatened to collide into the space station.

Why Students Are Disappointed Over SpaceX Explosion

KJ Belonio |

Jul 02, 2015 06:58 AM EDT

The unmanned SpaceX rocket was on a resupply mission to bring a SpaceX Dragon capsule filled with 4,000 pounds of supplies, 30 student projects, two HoloLenses, as well as a docking adapter for the ISS that would allow for future commercial crewed capsules to dock with the station. Unfortunately, the rocket had broken up completely after launch Sunday, at an altitude of about 34 kilometers. Aside from the supplies, the rocket also carried scientific experiments created by students. However, the students, who spent months working on the science experiment, were disappointed because their dreams were dampened by the unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket explosion.

SpaceX Mission UPDATE: Why SpaceX ISS Resupply Mission Failed

KJ Belonio |

Jun 29, 2015 04:56 AM EDT

The latest SpaceX Mission attempt, which aimed to bring supplies and scientific cargo to the International Space Station, has failed for unknown reason. On Sunday morning, the unmanned Falcon 9 rocket exploded mid-air just two and a half minutes after launching from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

SpaceX Mission: Unmanned Rocket Carrying Cargo For ISS Attempts To Make Landing

Roguero Caler |

Jun 28, 2015 10:40 AM EDT

Hopefully, it’s third times the charm for Elon Musk’s space company as SpaceX attempts to realize its plan of launching a reusable rocket to carry the cargo to the International Space Station and safely return home after two failed attempts in the past.

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