Tag: Crew-1

  • Photos: Crew-1 astronauts greeted at Kennedy Space Center

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    Crew Dragon commander Mike Hopkins, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Shannon Walker and Soichi Noguchi flew to the Kennedy Space Center on a NASA-chartered private jet Sunday, ready for a final week of training, refresher courses, and some time off before their launch to the International Space Station. The astronauts arrived at the Florida…

  • Live coverage: Crew launch delayed to Sunday

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    Live coverage of pre-flight preparations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon spacecraft, and Crew-1 astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Soichi Noguchi on a flight to the International Space Station. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter. ‘

  • Crew-1 astronauts arrive for launch as Tropical Storm Eta looms

    Crew-1 astronauts arrive for launch as Tropical Storm Eta looms

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    Astronauts Victor Glover, Michael Hopkins, Shannon Walker, and Soichi Noguchi have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for their upcoming launch to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX’s Crew-1 will be the first operational, long-duration mission to the ISS onboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft and NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.  Liftoff from Launch Complex…

  • SpaceX launches GPS navigation satellite from Cape Canaveral

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    A Falcon 9 rocket streaks into space with the U.S. Space Force’s fourth third-generation GPS navigation satellite. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Thursday from Cape Canaveral with the U.S. Space Force’s newest third-generation Global Positioning System navigation satellite, helping clear the way for the launch of SpaceX’s first operational Crew Dragon astronaut…

  • SpaceX traces engine problem to blocked valve ahead of November crew launch

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    NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, pilot Victor Glover, commander Mike Hopkins, and Japanese mission specialist Soichi Noguchi are preparing to fly on SpaceX’s Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX is replacing two engines on the Falcon 9 booster set to launch four astronauts next month on the company’s first operational Crew Dragon…

  • Crew-1 mission in final preparations as launch date aligns

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    With Crew-1 just weeks away, SpaceX and NASA have entered final preparations for the first operational Crew Dragon flight that will mark the first long-duration crew rotation mission to the International Space Station to launch from a country other than Kazakhstan since 2009. The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon with Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover,…

  • Crew-1 mission in final preparations as launch date aligns

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    With Crew-1 just weeks away, SpaceX and NASA have entered final preparations for the first operational Crew Dragon flight that will mark the first long-duration crew rotation mission to the International Space Station to launch from a country other than Kazakhstan since 2009. The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon with Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover,…

  • SpaceX crew launch set for Nov. 14

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    NASA astronaut Victor Glover, commander Mike Hopkins, Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi, and mission specialist Shannon Walker (left to right) will launch on SpaceX’s first operational Crew Dragon flight to the International Space Station. Credit: SpaceX After a two-week delay to evaluate a concern with Falcon 9 rocket engines, NASA and SpaceX have set Nov. 14…

  • SpaceX adds another 60 satellites to Starlink network

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    A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off Saturday from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX successfully deployed 60 more Starlink internet satellites in orbit Saturday, continuing a record launch cadence while engineers assess a concern with Falcon 9 rocket engines that has delayed other missions, including the next crew flight to…

  • SpaceX crew launch delayed to assess Merlin engine concern

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    NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 crew members are seen seated in the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft during crew equipment interface training. From left to right are NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, mission specialist; Victor Oliver, pilot; and Mike Hopkins, Crew Dragon commander; and JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi, mission specialist. Credit: SpaceX NASA said Saturday that the launch of…