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Spaceplane Dream Chaser Set to Embark on First Mission to ISS, Prepares for Launch from Florida

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Kennedy Space Center, Florida – Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane is gearing up for its first mission, set to launch atop a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket bound for the International Space Station. The spacecraft is currently undergoing final preparations at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio before shipping to its launch site in Florida. After completing a series of environmental tests in Ohio, including shock and vibration tests, the Dream Chaser is now …

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SpaceX NASA Crew-8 Dragon Relocation: Watch Astronauts Move Spacecraft at ISS for Starliner Launch

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Houston, Texas – NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Dragon spacecraft was successfully relocated at the International Space Station on May 2nd. This strategic move was made to clear the way for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, marking an important step in the continued collaboration between NASA and private aerospace companies in space exploration. The astronauts of Crew-8 worked diligently to move their Dragon spacecraft to make room for the upcoming arrival of Boeing’s Starliner. This maneuver demonstrates the precise …

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SpaceX Crew-8 Capsule to Move at ISS – Watch Live Action Here!

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Cape Canaveral, Florida – SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission astronauts are set to conduct a delicate maneuver at the International Space Station on Thursday morning. The four astronauts will be moving their Dragon capsule, named Endeavour, from one port to another. This relocation is part of the space station’s effort to accommodate Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which is scheduled for its first crewed mission on Monday. The Dragon capsule will undock from the forward-facing port of the station’s …

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**Space Junk** smashes through Florida home: NASA confirms ISS connection!

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NAPLES, FLORIDA – NASA has confirmed that the mysterious object that crashed through the roof of a home last month originated from the International Space Station (ISS). The home belonged to Alejandro Otero, who initially suspected the object to be part of a cargo pallet with 5,800 pounds of aging batteries jettisoned from the ISS in March 2021. Following the incident on March 8, Otero’s suspicions were confirmed by a new NASA analysis conducted at …

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**Astronauts Soar to ISS After Aborted Launch Fiasco – Voltage Drop Blamed**

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BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan – A Russian Soyuz rocket successfully launched three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, following a setback just two days prior. NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Russian Oleg Novitsky, and Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus embarked on their journey from the Russian-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan. The spacecraft carrying the astronauts separated smoothly and entered orbit eight minutes after liftoff, initiating a 34-orbit trip to the space station. Upon arrival, the …

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Crewed Flight of Boeing’s Starliner Delayed to Early May due to ISS Schedule Conflict, Not Craft Issues

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WASHINGTON – NASA has announced a delay in the first crewed flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, moving it from late April to early May. The shift is attributed to scheduling conflicts with the International Space Station, rather than any issues with the spacecraft itself. According to a media advisory released by NASA, the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission was initially set for launch no earlier than April 22 but is now rescheduled for early May. …

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**Space Junk Alert: Massive Reentry Over Pacific Ocean** – Latest Updates on Pallet from ISS hitting Earth on March 8, 2024! 🚀🌎 #SpaceJunk #ISS #PacificReentry

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Cape Canaveral, Florida – Space debris from the International Space Station reentered Earth’s atmosphere on March 8, 2024, likely over the Pacific Ocean. This debris, originating from a discarded equipment pallet used to replace batteries in 2020, had been orbiting Earth for several years before its uncontrolled reentry. According to Jonathan McDowell of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, approximately half a ton of fragments from the space junk would have survived the reentry process, potentially …

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SpaceX Astronauts Heading to ISS as Station Leaks Air: What You Need to Know!

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Cape Canaveral, Florida – SpaceX is preparing to launch its next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station, facing an air leak issue on the station that has recently escalated, according to NASA’s International Space Station program manager, Joel Montalbano. The leak, located in the Russian segment of the station, has doubled in recent days, reaching two pounds per day. However, the area has been isolated by closing a hatch to prevent any further …

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**Leak Alert: NASA Monitoring Growing Air Leak on Russian Module of ISS for Nearly Four Years**

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Houston, Texas – NASA officials are closely monitoring a growing air leak on the Russian module of the International Space Station (ISS). The leak, which has been increasing in severity for almost four years, is now releasing air at a rate of over two pounds per day. Despite this escalating situation, NASA assured that the leak does not currently pose a threat to the astronauts aboard the ISS. The leak was first reported by the …

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NASA Announces: Crew 8 Mission to ISS Set for Feb. 22 Launch!

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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – NASA and SpaceX have announced that the launch date for the Crew 8 mission to the International Space Station has been targeted for no earlier than Thursday, February 22nd. This mission will mark a significant milestone in space exploration, as the crew will fly to the space station aboard the Dragon spacecraft and stay there for about six months conducting experiments in low-Earth orbit. The Crew 8 mission is comprised of …

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