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SpaceX readies Falcon Heavy for first test flight on Tuesday

The Falcon Heavy is a reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle.

Feb 05, 2018, 18:46 PM IST

SpaceX schedules early February launch of Falcon Heavy rocket

The Falcon Heavy, a reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle, is seen as the world's most powerful rocket since NASA's Saturn V moon rocket in the 1960s.

Jan 28, 2018, 12:10 PM IST

SpaceX's three-core Falcon Heavy rocket launch deferred due to US govt shutdown

The US government shutdown has left upcoming launches from NASA and space transport services company SpaceX in limbo.

Jan 22, 2018, 13:02 PM IST

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to return with key NASA cargo

The spacecraft lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on December 15, carrying about 4,800 pounds of supplies and scientific cargo.
 

Jan 13, 2018, 13:11 PM IST

SpaceX launches secretive Zuma spacecraft

Last week, SpaceX finally declared that both the rocket and the payload were "healthy" and ready for launch.

Jan 08, 2018, 19:00 PM IST

Boeing, SpaceX progressing towards first crewed missions in 2018: NASA

Boeing is expected to perform an uncrewed flight test in August, during which the unmanned Starliner will dock to the International Space Station for about two weeks.

Jan 05, 2018, 17:33 PM IST

SpaceX launches 10 more satellites into orbit

The rocket, part of which had flown on a previous Iridium launch in June, lit up the night sky as it launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base at 5:27 pm (0127 GMT Saturday), just after sunset.

Dec 23, 2017, 15:01 PM IST

When Elon Musk tweeted his private phone number for all

Musk, who has 16.7 million followers, accidentally tweeted his number for everyone to see.

Dec 20, 2017, 18:53 PM IST

SpaceX first: Recycled rocket soars with recycled capsule

SpaceX has now managed to return 20 of its rocket boosters after launch, whether on land or on a floating ocean platform, as part of its effort to re-use instead of jettison costly rocket components.
 

Dec 16, 2017, 14:08 PM IST

SpaceX to launch cargo mission to the space station on Friday

The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.  

Dec 15, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

SpaceX's new Falcon Heavy rocket to carry Tesla Roadster to Mars

The rocket was originally supposed to take flight back in 2013 or 2014, but its maiden flight is now pegged for January 2018.

Dec 03, 2017, 09:59 AM IST

Beermaker Budweiser to make space debut next month

20 Budweiser Barley seeds will be loaded as cargo and launched into space destined for the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX's rocket on a new cargo supply mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida on December 4.

Nov 23, 2017, 11:49 AM IST

SpaceX postpones launch of secret US government payload

The launch, a mission whose nature — and the agency behind it — is a mystery, was slated to lift off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Friday between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm EST.

Nov 17, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

Earth-to-space delivery: ISS astronauts receive ice cream, flatbread pizzas

Apart from flatbread, the ATK capsule contains all the ingredients of a good 'Earth-style' pizza – sauce, cheese, pepperoni, anchovy paste, tomatoes, pesto, olive oil and more.

Nov 15, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

SpaceX to launch Turkish satellites

The agreement to build and launch satellites will be worth around $500 million, Turksat Chairman said during his speech at the same event.

Nov 09, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

SpaceX Falcon 9 ends mission on a 'toasty' note, catches fire on landing - Watch

As the fire from the rocket's base began to enter the frame, the feed was momentarily cut-off, but came on again, showing the rocket standing on the ship with its bottom part still on fire.

Nov 01, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying Korean satellite

This segment of WION brings to you latest news on SpaceX which has launched Falcon 9 rocket into orbit. Watch this clip to know more.

Oct 31, 2017, 13:49 PM IST

SpaceX launches KoreaSat-5A – commercial satellite for South Korea

The satellite was deployed to a geostationary transfer orbit about 36 minutes after liftoff. 

Oct 31, 2017, 09:32 AM IST

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to be reused for next cargo mission to ISS

 The upcoming launch will be the 13th such mission for the company.

Oct 29, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

SpaceX celebrates success of 14th Falcon 9 launch, delivers 10 satellites into orbit

The mission marked SpaceX's 14th launch this year and the 17th successful landing of a Falcon 9 first stage.

Oct 10, 2017, 10:27 AM IST