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Russian rocket malfunctions during launch to space station; crew makes safe landing

by Alan Boyle on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 at 7:55 pm 2 Comments

An American and a Russian spaceflier are in good shape after they were forced to abort their trip to the International Space Station due to a rocket anomaly, but today’s… Read More

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Boeing and SpaceX reschedule Starliner and Dragon space taxi flight tests for 2019

by Alan Boyle on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 at 5:37 pmComment

NASA says we’ll have to wait until 2019 to see the first orbital tests of the space taxis that are being built by SpaceX and Boeing for trips to the… Read More

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U.S.-Russian trio returns to Earth from space station on Sputnik anniversary

by Alan Boyle on October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 at 12:13 pmComment

What better way to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the start of the Space Age than to see the successful return of U.S. and Russian spacefliers from orbit? NASA astronauts… Read More

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NanoRacks names its space outpost team, including Stratolaunch and Olis Robotics

by Alan Boyle on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 at 8:32 pm1 Comment

It takes a village to raise an space outpost, and NanoRacks’ array of villagers includes Stratolaunch as well as Olis Robotics, the startup formerly known as BluHaptics. NanoRacks, which is… Read More

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TLDR: New study says Uber drivers are earning less

by Starla Sampaco on September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 at 6:30 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Uber drivers are earning less, Airbnb hosts are making more, and other insights from a new study on the gig economy Microsoft teams up with Adobe and… Read More

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Japan launches robotic cargo spaceship to space station with supplies and science

by Alan Boyle on September 22, 2018September 28, 2018 at 1:37 pmComment

News Brief: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency today launched a robotic cargo ship to the International Space Station, filled with more than five tons of supplies, equipment and experiments. Liftoff… Read More

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NASA and Russian officials knock down a conspiracy theory on space station leak

by Alan Boyle on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 at 11:40 am 4 Comments

NASA and Russia’s space agency issued a joint statement today aimed at quashing viral claims that someone on the International Space Station’s crew sabotaged a Soyuz capsule by drilling a… Read More

Russian space chief blames space station leak on drill hole, doesn’t rule out sabotage

by Alan Boyle on September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 at 10:18 am1 Comment

The International Space Station’s crew has successfully stopped up last week’s tiny air leak in a Russian Soyuz capsule docked to the station, but worrisome reports are leaking out of… Read More

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Space Adventures is back in vogue – and aiming to go beyond orbital tourism

by Alan Boyle on September 2, 2018September 2, 2018 at 11:07 amComment

More than 17 years after Space Adventures put its first millionaire client in orbit, and nearly nine years after getting its last one launched, the company is raising its profile… Read More

Don’t panic: Space station crew works to patch up tiny air leak in docked Soyuz craft

by Alan Boyle on August 30, 2018September 2, 2018 at 11:56 pmComment

The International Space Station’s flight controllers detected a minute pressure leak overnight, but a temporary fix was made with epoxy and a gauze wipe. The six-person crew is in no… Read More

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Russians toss satellites and install animal tracking system in marathon spacewalk

by Alan Boyle on August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 at 5:53 pmComment

News Brief: Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Sergey Prokopyev tossed four small research satellites into orbit and installed an animal-tracking sensor system known as Icarus on the International Space Station’s… Read More

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NASA picks 13 companies to envision the future of orbital human spaceflight

by Alan Boyle on August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 at 11:54 pm 2 Comments

Thirteen companies, including Boeing and Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture, will be doing studies for NASA on the future of commercial human spaceflight in low Earth orbit.… Read More

SpaceX Dragon cargo craft splashes down, delivering space algae and cell samples

by Alan Boyle on August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 at 7:34 pmComment

News Brief: The International Space Station’s crew sent a Dragon back to Earth today, filled with more than 3,800 pounds of scientific samples and equipment. SpaceX’s robotic Dragon cargo capsule… Read More

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Boeing resets test schedule for Starliner space taxi; first crewed flight in mid-2019

by Alan Boyle on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 at 6:12 pmComment

Last month’s problem with leaky rocket engine valves has forced Boeing to rearrange the sequence of tests for its Starliner space taxi, with the first crewed flight to the International… Read More

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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule arrives in Florida to get set for uncrewed test flight

by Alan Boyle on July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 at 4:44 pm 7 Comments

After months of testing, a SpaceX Dragon capsule that’s designed to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station has arrived in Florida, marking a significant step toward this… Read More

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Russian cargo ship sets a new record for same-day delivery to space station

by Alan Boyle on July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 at 7:31 pmComment

News Brief: A robotic Russian Progress cargo craft today was sent on a “fast-track” trajectory that got it to the International Space Station in less time than it takes to… Read More

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SpaceX’s science-laden Dragon cargo spaceship hooks up with space station

by Alan Boyle on July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 at 9:35 amComment

News Brief: Three days after its launch, SpaceX’s robotic Dragon cargo capsule is now attached to the International Space Station. Astronauts used the station’s robotic arm to capture the spaceship… Read More

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket sends AI robot pal and other experiments to space station

by Alan Boyle on June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 at 4:27 am1 Comment

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off today from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, sending an AI-enabled, sphere-shaped robot companion to keep the International Space Station’s crew company. The… Read More

NASA’s most experienced astronaut, Peggy Whitson, hangs up her space helmet

by Alan Boyle on June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 at 2:15 pmComment

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who holds the U.S. record for most cumulative time in space, is retiring after 22 years in the astronaut corps and three tours of duty on… Read More

Spacewalkers install HD video cameras to monitor future SpaceX and Boeing trips

by Alan Boyle on June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 at 2:45 pmComment

News Brief: NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold installed new high-definition video cameras on the exterior of the International Space Station today during a spacewalk that lasted nearly seven… Read More

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Axiom Space offers space station vacations starting in 2020, for $55 million

by Alan Boyle on June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 at 11:14 am 2 Comments

How much would you pay for a 10-day stay in low Earth orbit? Houston-based Axiom Space has set a $55 million price point for trips that it says could begin… Read More

Space station veterans give Pope Francis his own flight suit (with cape)

by Alan Boyle on June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 at 12:07 pmComment

Pope Francis now has the right kind of suit for experiencing heaven in this world. During a visit to the Vatican, crew members from the International Space Station’s Expedition 53… Read More

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Aloha! Three new crewmates welcomed aboard space station, Hawaiian-style

by Alan Boyle on June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 at 9:55 amComment

News Brief: The orbital welcoming committee wore Hawaiian shirts when three new crew members arrived at the International Space Station today. “We’re really glad to see them, finally,” Russian cosmonaut… Read More

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An international trio heads for the space station after picture-perfect Soyuz launch

by Alan Boyle on June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 at 9:24 pmComment

News Brief: Three spacefliers from three different countries are on their way to the International Space Station for a nearly six-month tour of duty after today’s launch from Russia’s Baikonur… Read More

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NASA’s chief talks about handing over space station to commercial consortium

by Alan Boyle on June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 at 10:36 amComment

For months, the White House has been talking about transitioning the International Space Station to commercial control by 2025, and now NASA’s administrator says he’s working on it. In a Washington… Read More

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One trio comes home from the space station just as another gets set to launch

by Alan Boyle on June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 at 9:54 amComment

News Brief: The hatch to the International Space Station’s Rassvet module has a lot in common with a revolving door this week, due to today’s homecoming for three spacefliers and… Read More

Tethers Unlimited delivers 3-D printer and recycler combo to NASA for space station

by Alan Boyle on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 at 4:38 pm1 Comment

Tethers Unlimited Inc. says it’s delivered a combination 3-D printer and plastic recycler to NASA for testing on the International Space Station. Tethers Unlimited CEO Rob Hoyt told GeekWire that… Read More

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Orbital ATK sends Cygnus cargo ship to space station with science and a sextant

by Alan Boyle on May 21, 2018May 24, 2018 at 10:22 pmComment

Update for 10 p.m. PT May 24: Astronauts used the International Space Station’s robotic arm to snag Orbital ATK’s robotic Cygnus cargo ship and attach it to the station after… Read More

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Small seeds on Cygnus cargo ship could lead to giant leap for farming in space

by Alan Boyle on May 19, 2018May 21, 2018 at 2:45 amComment

When Orbital ATK’s Antares rocket launches a robotic Cygnus cargo spaceship toward the International Space Station, as early as Monday, it’ll be sending seeds that could show the way for… Read More

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Frosty vs. Leaky: Spacewalkers shuffle spare coolant pumps at space station

by Alan Boyle on May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 at 3:18 pmComment

News Brief: Two NASA spacewalkers repositioned a pair of spare coolant pumps outside the International Space Station today during a 6.5-hour outing. A faulty ammonia pump nicknamed “Leaky” was put… Read More

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Russian rocket malfunctions during launch to space station; crew makes safe landing

Boeing and SpaceX reschedule Starliner and Dragon space taxi flight tests for 2019

U.S.-Russian trio returns to Earth from space station on Sputnik anniversary

NanoRacks names its space outpost team, including Stratolaunch and Olis Robotics

TLDR: New study says Uber drivers are earning less

Japan launches robotic cargo spaceship to space station with supplies and science

NASA and Russian officials knock down a conspiracy theory on space station leak

Russian space chief blames space station leak on drill hole, doesn’t rule out sabotage

Space Adventures is back in vogue – and aiming to go beyond orbital tourism

Don’t panic: Space station crew works to patch up tiny air leak in docked Soyuz craft

Russians toss satellites and install animal tracking system in marathon spacewalk

NASA picks 13 companies to envision the future of orbital human spaceflight

SpaceX Dragon cargo craft splashes down, delivering space algae and cell samples

Boeing resets test schedule for Starliner space taxi; first crewed flight in mid-2019

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule arrives in Florida to get set for uncrewed test flight

Russian cargo ship sets a new record for same-day delivery to space station

SpaceX’s science-laden Dragon cargo spaceship hooks up with space station

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket sends AI robot pal and other experiments to space station

NASA’s most experienced astronaut, Peggy Whitson, hangs up her space helmet

Spacewalkers install HD video cameras to monitor future SpaceX and Boeing trips

Axiom Space offers space station vacations starting in 2020, for $55 million

Space station veterans give Pope Francis his own flight suit (with cape)

Aloha! Three new crewmates welcomed aboard space station, Hawaiian-style

An international trio heads for the space station after picture-perfect Soyuz launch

NASA’s chief talks about handing over space station to commercial consortium

One trio comes home from the space station just as another gets set to launch

Tethers Unlimited delivers 3-D printer and recycler combo to NASA for space station

Orbital ATK sends Cygnus cargo ship to space station with science and a sextant

Small seeds on Cygnus cargo ship could lead to giant leap for farming in space

Frosty vs. Leaky: Spacewalkers shuffle spare coolant pumps at space station

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