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NASA astronaut snaps spooky photo of SpaceX Dragon capsule from ISS
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Dragon, named Freedom, is flying SpaceX's Crew-9 mission for NASA.

Boeing considers selling its space business, including Starliner: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing may sell its space business in the wake of troubles with its Starliner spacecraft program, according to a new report. But the discussions are at 'an early stage.'

NASA still working to 'correct and rectify' Boeing Starliner issues after 1st test flight with astronauts
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner had propulsion issues after launching on its first test mission with astronauts. Six weeks after the mission concluded, NASA is working on what to do next.

When will Boeing’s Starliner fly astronauts again? NASA still doesn’t know
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA is still unsure when it will next put astronauts on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which experienced issues during its first crewed test flight this summer.

SpaceX launches Crew-9 astronauts from upgraded Florida pad to return Boeing Starliner crew home
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut toward the ISS today (Sept. 28), on a mission unlike any other the company has flown.

Tropical Storm Helene delays SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch to Sept. 28
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX and NASA have delayed the Crew-9 astronaut launch from Thursday (Sept. 26) to no earlier than Saturday (Sept. 28) due to a strengthening tropical storm.

Astronauts, capsule for SpaceX's Crew-9 mission arrive at Florida launch site (photos)
By Mike Wall published
The astronauts and Crew Dragon capsule that will fly SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the ISS have made it to Florida's Space Coast for their planned Sept. 26 liftoff.

SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut flight for NASA launches this week. Here's how it turned into a rescue mission
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on Sept. 26 will be a rescue mission of sorts, bringing up empty seats for two NASA astronauts currently in space without a ride home.

Boeing Space & Defense chief Ted Colbert is leaving: reports
By Mike Wall published
Ted Colbert will no longer be CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, according to media reports.

'We just ran out of time': Boeing Starliner astronauts on why their spaceship returned to Earth without them
By Mike Wall published
The decision to send Boeing's Starliner capsule home uncrewed from the ISS was driven in part by time constraints, according to NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore.
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