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SpaceX, NASA 'go' for 1st astronaut launch to ISS from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station pad

NASA and SpaceX cleared their Crew-9 astronaut flight to the International Space Station for launch, a Sept. 28 liftoff that will help return two Boeing Starliner astronauts home.

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How to watch SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch for NASA on Sept. 28

SpaceX plans to launch the Crew-9 astronaut mission for NASA on Saturday (Sept. 28), and you can watch the action live online.

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SpaceX Crew-9 dropped 2 NASA astronauts from ISS mission, but they were prepared (video)

Only 2 astronauts will launch to the ISS Sept. 26 with SpaceX instead of the planned 4. We spoke with the crew before the big change was made.

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SpaceX launches 20 Starlink internet satellites from California (video, photos)

SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink broadband satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capability, from California early Wednesday morning (Sept. 25).

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Tropical Storm Helene delays SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch to Sept. 28

SpaceX and NASA have delayed the Crew-9 astronaut launch from Thursday (Sept. 26) to no earlier than Saturday (Sept. 28) due to a strengthening tropical storm.

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Boeing Starliner astronaut Suni Williams takes ISS command as 8-day mission turns into 8 months (video)

NASA astronaut Suni Williams did not expect to be taking command of the International Space Station when her eight-day Starliner Crew Flight Test launched in June. Now, the key to the station is hers.

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Astronauts, capsule for SpaceX's Crew-9 mission arrive at Florida launch site (photos)

The astronauts and Crew Dragon capsule that will fly SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the ISS have made it to Florida's Space Coast for their planned Sept. 26 liftoff.

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Russian Space Capsule Returns Three Astronauts From ISS

Russian space capsule undocks from ISS, ending record-long mission for two cosmonauts and an American astronaut. Eight astronauts remain on board as two Am...

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SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut flight for NASA launches this week. Here's how it turned into a rescue mission

SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on Sept. 26 will be a rescue mission of sorts, bringing up empty seats for two NASA astronauts currently in space without a ride home.

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Boeing Space & Defense chief Ted Colbert is leaving: reports

Ted Colbert will no longer be CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, according to media reports.

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Meet the SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts launching to the International Space Station Sept. 26

A two-person crew, instead of the usual four that fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon, are about to launch to the International Space Station.

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2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station

Russia’s space agency says two Russians have set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station

The Independent UK

SpaceX Crew-9 astronaut launch delayed to Sept. 26

Nick Hague, an active US Space Force Guardian, will lead the next ISS mission in his role as a NASA astronaut. The mission is now targeting a Sept. 26 liftoff.

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The stranded astronauts are stoic. NASA shouldn’t be

NASA has doled out billions to work with private companies on space hauls. It’s still unclear what value the space agency is getting for taxpayers’ money.

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Conservative Watchdog Group Launches Probe Into NASA's Astronaut Situation

Conservative group investigates NASA's decision to extend astronauts' stay at ISS, raising concerns over political motives and safety in space policy.

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Astronauts Stuck In Space Until Next Year Show No Regrets

Astronauts stranded in space remain optimistic; SpaceX achieves milestone with private spacewalk.

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NASA Astronauts Extend Stay At ISS Due To Starliner Issue

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore adapt positively to mission extension, emphasizing safety and resilience in space exploration.

The Independent UK

Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year admit to ‘tough times’

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended this month with its Starliner capsule returning to Earth empty while two Nasa test pilots remained in orbit.

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'We just ran out of time': Boeing Starliner astronauts on why their spaceship returned to Earth without them

The decision to send Boeing's Starliner capsule home uncrewed from the ISS was driven in part by time constraints, according to NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore.

The Independent UK

Stuck-in-space astronauts make first public comments since Boeing capsule left without them

The astronauts stuck in space say they appreciated the prayers and well wishes from strangers back home

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Boeing’s Starliner astronauts speak publicly today for 1st time in 2 months: Watch it live

Boeing Starliner's historic first mission with astronauts did not turn out as planned. Starliner's 2 NASA astronauts will share their experiences from the ISS today (Sept. 13).

The Independent UK

Boeing Starliner has returned to earth without its crew - but how long can they safely stay in space?

Space poses health challenges for astronauts who stay there for extended periods of time

The Guardian - UK

Polaris Dawn mission blasts off with plans for first commercial spacewalk

Privately funded five-day mission by four astronauts led by US billionaire launches on SpaceX rocket from Florida

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Astronauts would have been fine on Boeing's Starliner during landing, NASA says

With Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is safely back on Earth, NASA says Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams could have returned onboard.

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So, Would Starliner Have Safely Brought Its Astronauts Home?

All eyes were on Starliner's daring landing after NASA decided a return with crew onboard was too risky. Was that a mistake?

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