Elon Musk’s ‘Starman’ finishes first sun orbit, may hit Earth one day
Starman just finished the first lap in his cosmic road trip around the sun — but his journey is only just beginning. Continue reading
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50 years since Apollo 11, Canada’s newest astronauts dream of following Neil Armstrong’s footsteps
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
The next 50 years will offer unprecedented opportunities for astronauts to go boldly where no Canadian has gone before. Continue reading
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off with 24 satellites in first night launch
It was the third flight of a Falcon Heavy rocket, but the first ordered by the military. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques will return to Earth after six-month mission
The Saint-Lambert, Que., native will set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 204 days. Continue reading
SpaceX launches 3 Canadian radar satellites to survey the North
SpaceX says the satellites will have daily access to “any point of 90 per cent of the world’s surface.” Continue reading
Canadarm 2 to perform ‘cosmic catch’ when SpaceX rocket arrives at ISS with supplies
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
SpaceX launches supplies to International Space Station after pair of power delays
A Falcon rocket raced into the pre-dawn darkness, carrying a Dragon capsule with 5,500 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of goods. Continue reading
Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft crashes onto moon after experiencing technical issues
The spacecraft had a number of technical problems during its final descent to the lunar surface. Continue reading
SpaceX rocket with unmanned U.S. capsule arrives at International Space Station
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
SpaceX debuts capsule designed to take humans into space
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