SpaceX Dragon to give the International Space Station an altitude boost today
Friday will see a new event for the International Space Station (ISS) as a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is used to boost its altitude for the first time. As drag works on the space station, its altitude gradually degrades over time,
The International Space Station Has Been Leaking for Five Years
Pesky leaks on the International Space Station aren’t the most serious issue facing U.S. human spaceflight In the hostile conditions beyond Earth, a spacecraft is all that stands between an astronaut and certain death.
The First Wooden Satellite Is Headed To the International Space Station
Space exploration often invokes the idea of durable, cutting-edge materials that can withstand extreme environmental challenges. But scientists in Japan suspect we don’t need to abandon one of the oldest building blocks known to humanity to explore the final frontier; they’re preparing to launch a wooden satellite into orbit.
SpaceX launches world's first wooden satellite to International Space Station
The first satellite in space made mostly of wood arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday along with other research and supplies.
First wooden satellite reaches the International Space Station
The first wooden satellite "LignoSat" was successfully launched to the ISS to test the possible uses of wood in space travel.
SpaceX Dragon fires thrusters to boost ISS orbit for the 1st time
SpaceX's Dragon performed an orbital boost maneuver for the ISS; a first for the spacecraft, and a small step toward the space station's ultimate doom.
SpaceX Activating System to Practice for Destroying Space Station
SpaceX is planning to fire the engines of its Dragon cargo spacecraft, which is currently docked to the International Space Station, to practice for the eventual retirement of the orbital lab roughly six years from now.
SpaceX Dragon Rockets ISS to New Heights With Historic Reboost
SpaceX and NASA have successfully tested the Dragon spacecraft's reboost capabilities, enhancing the International Space Station's altitude. This test adds to existing capabilities provided by Roscosmos's Progress and Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecrafts.
SpaceX Dragon prepares first ISS 'Reboost'
SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is about to play a new, important role in maintaining the International Space Station. For the first time, NASA has planned a “reboost” maneuver with a cargo Dragon capsule docked to the ISS.
SpaceX Dragon Is About to Give the ISS a Shove
As NASA continues to work with SpaceX in planning the International Space Station's eventual demise, SpaceX will on Friday aim for a big first in anticipation of that event. A Dragon cargo spacecraft will fire up its engines for 12 1/2 minutes in what's called a reboost,
SpaceX CRS-31 Dragon Spacecraft Docks With Space Station
SpaceX's CRS-31 Dragon spacecraft is scheduled docked with the International Space Station. Broadcast courtesy: NASA
Small wooden satellite heads to International Space Station
The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of ...
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The International Space Station Has A Pesky Leak — Not Even NASA Has A Solid Plan For It
A recent report out last month from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General highlighted some of the big challenges to keeping ...
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First satellite made of wood launched into space
The SpaceX CRS-31 mission launched Monday evening docked successfully with the International Space Station shortly ...
Human tissue launches in space for the first time
The SIL at the Botnar Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and ...
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Cargo ship brings supplies, science gear and holiday treats for space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden ...
World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers ... LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University and ...
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NASA, SpaceX launch CRS-31 cargo mission to International Space Station on Monday night
Next, the Dragon is scheduled to autonomously dock to the forward port of the space station’s Harmony module about 10:15 a.m.
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the ...