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Crew-8's 'family dog' plush is SpaceX's latest zero-g indicator

Three American astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a small English Springer Spaniel plush doll are now on their way to the International Space Station.

Space · Mar 4, 2024

SpaceX launches Crew-8 astronaut mission to International Space Station for NASA (video)

SpaceX launched its latest crewed flight toward the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. ET tonight (March 3), carrying four astronauts aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Space · Mar 4, 2024

Four Astronauts Head To International Space Station Mission

Four astronauts, including Jeanette Epps, embark on a mission to the ISS, overseeing new arrivals and facing minor setbacks.

Top News · Mar 4, 2024

Meet the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts launching to the ISS on March 2

Four new astronauts are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on March 2 as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission.

Space · Feb 28, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts eager for launch to ISS on March 1: 'Things surprise you, but we're ready'

SpaceX Crew-8 is ready to launch to the International Space Station on Mar. 1. The crew shared how their training is preparing them for space.

Space · Feb 27, 2024

SpaceX delays Crew-8 astronaut launch for NASA to Feb. 28 to make way for private moon mission

NASA will launch the Crew-8 astronauts nearly a week later, on Feb. 28, to "deconflict" from the expected launch date of a robotic moon mission with agency science on board.

Space · Feb 13, 2024

SpaceX, NASA targeting Feb. 22 for launch of Crew-8 astronaut mission

SpaceX and NASA are targeting Feb. 22 for the launch of Crew-8, the company's eighth operational astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Space · Feb 1, 2024

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut launch date in late February hinges on private moon shot

Four astronauts are set to fly aboard SpaceX to the International Space Station no earlier than late February, NASA officials announced. They will be in space for half a year.

Space · Jan 25, 2024

NASA selects astronauts for SpaceX Crew-8 mission to International Space Station

NASA has named the crew for the planned Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station that will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket no earlier than Feb. 2024.

Space · Aug 4, 2023

Michael Barratt: Renowned presenter of BBC’s Nationwide

With his easy-going charm, Barratt’s tenure on the show regularly attracted an audience of millions

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022