Crew-9 Is In Orbit, But Falcon 9 Is Grounded
SpaceX will pause Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly.
ISS
Stories about life and business about NASA’s orbiting lab.
NASA Finally Chooses Dragon for Starliner Crew Return
NASA officials decided that the two astronauts who piloted the Boeing Starliner on a test flight to the ISS will return on a SpaceX crew Dragon. Their eight-day mission will wind up lasting eight months.
NASA and Boeing Debate Starliner While Dragon Stands By
“Reasonable people could have different views on which path we should take.”
SpaceX is Sending a Dragon to End ISS
After over 25 years orbiting Earth, performing thousands of scientific experiments and hosting over 270 astronauts, the ISS is scheduled to be escorted out of orbit as early as 2030.
Starliner’s Return Home is on The Horizon
The astronauts who headed to the ISS aboard Starliner over a month ago finally have a hopeful return-by date to look forward to.
Lawmakers Ask NASA About Risk of Post-ISS Gap
Congress marked up a NASA 2024 Reauthorization Bill Addressing a Post-ISS Gap.
Starliner Waits At ISS For Thruster Testing
“We understand these issues for a safe return. We don’t understand them enough to fix them permanently.”
Starliner Deorbit Slips Again As NASA Launches Full Review
The extended stay merited an “agency-level” review of Starliner’s departure “to document the agency’s formal acceptance of proceeding as planned.”
Boeing Starliner, Safe At Station, Sprung A Few More Helium Leaks
Even with the leak, there should be enough helium left to allow Starliner to undock and deorbit.
NASA Stuck in the Middle of Starliner Contractors’ Valve Fight
ValveTech CEO Erin Faville publicly urged NASA to cancel the launch of Boeing’s crewed Starliner “due to the risk of a disaster.”
Boeing Starliner’s 14-year Journey To ISS Might End Today
“I have seen a tremendous change in Boeing culture since the first orbital flight test,” NASA’s commercial crew program manager, Steve Stich, said.
How the ISS National Lab Went Commercial
The US’ highest scientific laboratory is changing with the times.