Canadian rofessor: SpaceX’s lack of responsibility for space debris ‘frustrating’

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — It’s been less than a week since NASA confirmed that the debris found in western North Carolina came from the trunk of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. However, the mountains are not the only place where debris has fallen. NASA also confirmed that debris fell from the trunk of the Axiom … Read more

SpaceX Slaps & Whacks Rocket Booster part for Starship Flight 5 Tower Catch test

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. WCCF TECH INC has a disclosure and ethics policy. As it prepares for the fifth Starship test flight, SpaceX is testing the launch tower at its facilities in Boca Chica for the crucial tower catch scheduled for the next … Read more

NASA and SpaceX launch NOAA’s newest weather satellite – NASA

NASA successfully launched the fourth and final satellite in a series of advanced weather satellites for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) on Tuesday at 5:26 PM EDT. The GOES-U (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) will benefit the nation by providing continuous coverage of weather and hazardous environmental conditions across much of the Western Hemisphere. The … Read more

How SpaceX could ultimately rescue stranded astronauts if Boeing’s Starliner can’t be repaired

SpaceX may be forced to rescue two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station after their Boeing Starliner suffered helium leaks. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams flew into space on the Starliner on June 5 and were only supposed to stay on the ISS for nine days – but problems with their ship have … Read more

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launches GOES Satellite Today | Weather.com

Play The satellite is the latest in the GOES series. It will replace the current GOES East. GOES satellites are critical for weather forecasting, including hurricanes and severe weather. This is about to become a powerful new weapon in weather forecasting. NOAA’s newest hurricane-spotting and weather-tracking satellite will launch today atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy … Read more

NASA confirms that space debris in North Carolina came from the SpaceX Crew Dragon return

a large black piece of fiberglass covered in metal bolts and plates lies on the ground beside a trail leading into a forest. mountains can be seen rolling in the distance

NASA has confirmed that pieces of debris found throughout the North Carolina mountains are the remains of SpaceX Crew Dragon hardware that re-entered the atmosphere in May 2024. The largest piece of debris was found on May 22 along a mountain resort hiking trail; it was about the size of a standard car hood and … Read more

NASA confirms that space debris in North Carolina came from the SpaceX Crew Dragon return

NASA has confirmed that pieces of debris found throughout the North Carolina mountains are the remains of SpaceX Crew Dragon hardware that re-entered the atmosphere in May 2024. The largest piece of debris was found on May 22 along a mountain resort hiking trail; it was about the size of a standard car hood and … Read more

Powerful GOES-U weather satellite approved for launch June 25 on the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

illustration of a silver satellite in space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The green lights continue to shine ahead of the launch of a powerful U.S. weather satellite. GOES-Uthe fourth and final member of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-R series of next-generation weather systems satelliteshas been approved for its planned launch on Tuesday (June 25), following an in-depth readiness … Read more

Launch Roundup: Falcon Heavy Returns with GOES-U, Firefly Launches an Alpha – NASASpaceFlight.com

29 After a week in which Tropical Storm Alberto delayed the Florida launch schedule in high seas, wind and rain, SpaceX hopes to get back on track this week with launches planned for all three active Falcon launch pads, including a Valk heavy. By the end of the week, the Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency … Read more

NASA astronauts ‘STRANDED’ in space due to a faulty Boeing Starliner – as experts say SpaceX could carry out a rescue mission

NASA has postponed the return of two astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) for the third time amid concerns the crew could be ‘stranded’. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were initially scheduled for a nine-day stay, which was postponed twice this month and is now at an undetermined date. The extended stay is intended … Read more