It was the third flight of a Falcon Heavy rocket, but the first ordered by the military. Continue reading →

The Saint-Lambert, Que., native will set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 204 days. Continue reading →

SpaceX says the satellites will have daily access to “any point of 90 per cent of the world’s surface.” Continue reading →

A Falcon rocket raced into the pre-dawn darkness on Saturday, carrying a Dragon capsule with about 2,500 kilograms of goods. This recycled Dragon – which is making its second space voyage – is due to arrive at the orbiting lab early Monday. Continue reading →

A Falcon rocket raced into the pre-dawn darkness, carrying a Dragon capsule with 5,500 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of goods. Continue reading →

The spacecraft had a number of technical problems during its final descent to the lunar surface. Continue reading →

The only passenger was a life-size test dummy, named Ripley after the lead character in the “Alien” movies. SpaceX needs to nail the debut of its crew Dragon capsule before putting people on board later this year. Continue reading →

The capsule, which is being launched on Saturday, will carry a test dummy in the same white SpaceX spacesuit that astronauts will wear. Continue reading →

A communications satellite for Indonesia is the main cargo aboard the Falcon rocket, scheduled to blast off Thursday night. But Israel’s privately funded lunar lander – a first not just for Israel but commercial space – is generating the buzz. Continue reading →