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Boeing's Starliner Capsule Prepares For Return To Earth

Boeing's Starliner capsule faces setbacks, leaving NASA pilots at ISS, SpaceX to bring them back. Delays and technical issues impact Boeing's first astrona...

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Boeing's beleaguered space capsule is heading back to Earth without two NASA astronauts

Boeing's beleaguered astronaut capsule is set to depart the International Space Station on Friday without its crew

The Independent UK

Space travel comes with risk − and SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than any private mission has before

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can’t survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion.

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Boeing Starliner departs ISS without its astronaut crew. How to watch it land on Earth tonight

Boeing's Starliner capsule will depart the ISS without astronauts today (Sept. 6), and you can watch the action live.

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SpaceX launches next-gen US spy satellites on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)

SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office tonight (Sept. 5), the company's second orbital mission of the day.

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Boeing's Troubled Starliner Spaceship To Return To Earth Sans Crew

Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great.

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Trump announces plan for Elon Musk-led ‘government efficiency commission’

Tech billionaire has been pushing ex-president to take on policy idea, which would walk back government regulations

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NASA astronauts can't wear Boeing Starliner spacesuits in SpaceX's Dragon. Here's why

NASA's Starliner astronauts will temporarily have an emergency spot available on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, but they can't wear spacesuits there. That will change in a few weeks.

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Used SpaceX rocket launches 7,001st Starlink satellite (and 20 others), lands at sea (video)

A SpaceX rocket carrying the 7,001st Starlink internet satellite launched into orbit from Florida today (Sept. 5), then aced its landing at sea.

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Astronaut watches a meteor explode over Earth in a bright green fireball in stunning video from ISS

A new video from an astronaut's vantage point in space captures a bright green burst over Earth as a meteor exploded in the night sky.

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Boeing Starliner astronauts have years of medical studies helping them with longer stay in space

Starliner's astronauts will spend at least 8 months in space, longer than a typical ISS crew. But numerous other astronauts have safely spent a year on the ISS, or even longer.

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Inside the Tense Decision Between NASA and Boeing to Send Starliner Home Alone

A meeting got tense when NASA and Boeing discussed a topic of "huge magnitude" — the Starliner's ability to safely return its astronauts.

Inverse

NASA Admits Tension With Boeing Over Space Rescue Plan

NASA admitted on Wednesday there was "tension" during meetings with Boeing executives about how to bring home two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, but denied reports of shouting matches.

International Business Times

Blue Origin droneship arrives in Florida ahead of 1st New Glenn launch (video, photos)

Blue Origin's droneship, named "Jacklyn," arrived at Florida's Port Canaveral ahead of the inaugural launch of the company's huge New Glenn rocket next month.

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'There was some tension in the room', NASA says of decision to bring Boeing's Starliner spacecraft home without astronauts

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will fly back to Earth for a landing on Sept. 7, but without its crew. Its two astronauts will ride home on SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025.

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NASA's newly unfurled solar sail has started 'tumbling' end-over-end in orbit, surprising observations show

A NASA spacecraft erected a large, foil solar sail in orbit around Earth last week, after a failed attempt days earlier. However, subsequent observations of the spacecraft show it is "tumbling or wobbling" through space, which may have also impacted its trajectory around our planet.

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Boeing's Starliner Capsule To Return From ISS With Empty Seats

Boeing's Starliner capsule returning from ISS with empty seats due to technical issues. SpaceX to assist in astronaut swap for safe return.

The Independent UK

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind

Boeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week — with empty seats

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Watch 2 SpaceX rockets launch new Starlink fleet and secret US spy satellite in space doubleheader today (Sept. 5)

SpaceX will launch a new batch of its Starlink satellites into orbit on Thursday (Sept. 5) and you'll be able to watch it live online.

The Texas Tribune

In South Texas, SpaceX faces skepticism over environmental damage

A federal agency has paused some of SpaceX's plans amid concerns over the environment.

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Elon Musk Insults Stephen King With Vulgar AI-Generated Pic, But It Backfires Spectacularly

“Do people genuinely think this is funny or are they just part of the incredibly annoying Elon Musk fanboy group.” The post Elon Musk Insults Stephen King With Vulgar AI-Generated Pic, But It Backfires Spectacularly first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Millions of Brazilians flock to Bluesky as X ban sucks in SpaceX's Starlink

The clash between Elon Musk’s X and Brazil’s highest court has become a real Rorschach test.

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NASA Solves Mystery Of Strange Noise On Starliner Spacecraft

NASA resolves mystery of strange noise on Starliner spacecraft; astronauts to return in SpaceX capsule due to safety concerns.

The Independent UK

Trump could appoint Elon Musk to head committee axing ‘wasteful’ government programs

Trump’s advisers want to bring in prominent corporate leaders to help the government cut costs and the Tesla CEO has already publicly declared his interest in the role

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NASA Astronauts Stranded In Space To Return With Spacex Crew-9

NASA astronauts stranded in space due to Starliner issues, to return with SpaceX Crew-9 in February 2025. Safety concerns led to decision not to return in ...

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