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SpaceX, Axiom Space Sending Second Private Astronaut Crew to Space: How to Watch the Ax-2 Launch
SpaceX is ready to launch the second private astronaut crew to the International Space Station (ISS) for Axiom Space. The AX-2 crew is launching to space onboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft Freedom for a ten-day mission to carry out dozens of science research investigations. Ax-2 is scheduled for launch on Sunday afternoon, May 21st, at…
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Relativity Space is Launching a 3D Printed Rocket: How to Watch the First Launch of Terran 1
Relativity Space is ready for the debut launch of the world’s first 3-D printed rocket, Terran 1, from Launch Complex 16 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Because this is a demo flight, Relativity Space is not launching a customer payload but is instead carrying the company’s first metal 3-D print. Relativity Space will attempt to launch…
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SpaceX Ready to Launch NASA Astronauts: How to Watch the Crew-6 Launch
UPDATE: This piece has been updated to include new launch date and times. SpaceX is ready to launch a new crew of astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA onboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft. The international crew of four astronauts will launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to begin their six month mission working…
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NASA’s Return to the Moon: How to Watch the Launch of Artemis I
NASA is ready to launch the Space Launch System and Orion as part of the Artemis I mission to return humans to the Moon. The Artemis I mission is an uncrewed test flight to certify SLS, Orion, and Deep Space Systems meant to safely support human deep space exploration. NASA plans to put the first…
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S.S. Sally Ride Ready to Launch to Station: How to Watch the NG-18 Launch
This article has been updated to reflect new liftoff and broadcast times following launch postponement. NASA and Northrop Grumman are ready to launch the Cygnus cargo spacecraft named S.S. Sally Ride to the International Space Station (ISS). The resupply mission will deliver scientific research materials and space technology demonstrations, in addition to ISS hardware and…
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Back to the Launch Pad: How to Watch the Artemis 1 Rollout
NASA’s Space Launch System is ready to roll out to the launchpad for the Artemis 1 mission. Originally scheduled to happen on August 18th, NASA’s ground systems team moved up the timeframe for the rollout of SLS to Launch Pad 39B, with the launch still scheduled for no earlier than August 29th. Rollout of SLS…
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NASA Announces Artemis 1 Launch Dates
After four wet dress rehearsals and continuing work on the Space Launch System, NASA announced the first set of Artemis 1 launch dates. NASA expects Artemis 1 to launch no earlier than August 29th, with September 2nd and 5th as potential launch dates within the same launch window. Artemis 1 is an unmanned mission that…
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Boeing's Starliner is Ready for Launch: How to Watch OFT-2
Boeing and NASA are ready to launch the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station for Orbital Flight Test-2. The OFT-2 mission is meant to demonstrate the spacecraft’s ability to support crewed missions to the Space Station as part of NASA’s commercial crew program. Launch is scheduled for liftoff at 5:54pm CT on Thursday, May…
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NASA's Fourth Crew Rotation Heads to Station: How to Watch the Crew-4 Launch
The fourth crew of NASA’s Commercial Crew program is ready to head to the Space Station. Launching on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, Crew 4 will begin their mission in space to conduct microgravity research, test student hardware, and carry out medical research. Crew 4 is scheduled for an early morning liftoff from Launch Complex 39A…
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The First All Private Astronaut Crew to the ISS: How to Watch the Axiom-1 Launch
SpaceX is preparing to launch the first all-private astronaut crew to the ISS for Axiom Space. Ax-1 includes an international crew of four private astronauts on a ten-day mission to space where they will live and work aboard the International Space Station for eight days. Ax-1 is currently scheduled for liftoff from Launch Complex 39A…
