Tag: Space launches

SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- SpaceX launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station on Saturday, sending up...

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A daredevil billionaire rocketed back into orbit Tuesday, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk and venture farther than...

FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket falls over in flames at landing

SpaceX launches are on hold after a booster rocket toppled over in flames while landing Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration grounded the company's...

Canada completes negotiations to use US space launch technology, expertise and data

The Canadian government says it has completed negotiations with the United States on an agreement that would allow the use of U.S. space...

NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of...