SpaceX Docking A Boost For Spaceflight Industry
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The SpaceX Dragon is berthed to the International Space Station. Astronauts entered the capsule to get supplies Saturday morning.
Astronauts Enter SpaceX Capsule
()Early Saturday, crew of the International Space Station slid open the hatch of its new addition, the SpaceX capsule named Dragon, which made history with its arrival Friday.
SpaceX Ship Passes Close By International Space Station
So far everything looks good for a possible docking with the station on Friday.
()Private Rocket Blasts Off For Space Station()
May 22, 2012 The SpaceX company's Falcon 9 rocket took flight at 3:44 a.m. Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, opening a new era of spaceflight. It carried a capsule named Dragon that is packed with 1,000 pounds of space station provisions.
Millions Watch 'Ring Of Fire' Eclipse Cross Asia, U.S.()
May 20, 2012 The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across Asia early Monday. It then moved across the Pacific and was also seen in parts of the western United States Sunday afternoon.
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Rocket Liftoff Aborted A Half-Second Before Launch()
May 19, 2012 The privately funded, unmanned spacecraft was attempting its first flight to the International Space Station. The spacecraft had a one-second window to take off, and the failed launch means it won't be trying again for at least a few days.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
Let The Real Space Age Begin()
May 18, 2012 Astrophysicist Adam Frank says that private rocket ships will launch a sure future for Americans.
NASA, SpaceX Aim To Launch Private Era In Orbit()
May 18, 2012 If all goes well, an unmanned capsule will become the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station. SpaceX and NASA have been working together to make this launch happen, navigating cultural differences between the young startup and the veteran agency.
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Mars Rover Opportunity Emerges From Winter Doldrums, Gets Back On Move()
May 10, 2012 With the darkest days of the Martian winter now over, NASA took its Opportunity Mars Rover for a drive this week. The rover had been stationary while its solar panels lacked enough sunlight to power its batteries.
