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Search ArticlesNG-20 Cygnus spacecraft service module on its way to Florida
The service module for Northrop Grumman’s next Cygnus resupply spacecraft is en route to Florida for launch atop SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The NG-20 Cygnus service module is being shipped from Virginia to Kennedy Space Center in Florida where it will be attached to the pressurized cargo module, already in Florida, and prepared for launch to the International Space Station. Liftoff is currently scheduled for Jan. 29, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 40 at nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Amazon's Project Kuiper inks deal for 3 SpaceX Falcon 9 launches
In a move to support the deployment of its low Earth orbit broadband network, Project Kuiper, a venture by tech giant Amazon.com, has entered into a contract with SpaceX for three Falcon 9 launches. The collaboration, announced Dec. 1, aims to leverage SpaceX’s proven capabilities to achieve timely liftoffs, addressing schedule risks and accelerating Project Kuiper’s ambitious global connectivity initiative.
Progress MS-25 brings fresh supplies to space station crew Original
Russia’s uncrewed Progress MS-25 cargo spacecraft docked with the International Space Station to resupply the seven-person Expedition 70 crew living aboard the outpost. The spacecraft launched atop a Soyuz 2.1a rocket at 4:25 a.m. EST (09:25 UTC) Dec. 1 from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to begin a two-day rendezvous profile. Progress MS-25 docked with the space-facing Poisk module at 6:18 a.m. EST (11:18 UTC) Dec. 3.
Canadian Space Agency announces two astronaut flight assignments
Two Canadian Space Agency astronauts received flight assignments for missions, one to the International Space Station and another as a backup for Artemis 2. During a Nov. 22 announcement, the CSA announced Joshua Kutryk will fly to the ISS for a six-month mission in 2025. Additionally, Jenni Gibbons was selected to serve as the backup for Jeremy Hansen, who Canada chose to fly with NASA astronauts for the Artemis 2 lunar flyby mission as early as late 2024.
Starship soars to new heights, reaching space for first time
SpaceX’s massive Super Heavy Starship rocket made it all the way to space during its second integrated flight test before being intentionally destroyed roughly eight minutes after launch. The world’s largest rocket lifted off the pad at 8:03 a.m. EST (13:03 UTC) Nov. 18 from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. The 393-foot (120-meter) tall vehicle consisted of a Super Heavy booster and upper stage ship.
Decades of dedication: Bob Cabana set to retire from NASA
NASA Associate Administrator and former astronaut Bob Cabana is retiring effective Dec. 31 after an illustrious 38-year career with the space agency. Cabana is the third-highest ranking civil servant at the agency, behind only NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. He has been a key figure in shaping NASA’s endeavors and accomplishments. “Bob is one of the finest leaders I’ve ever known.
SpaceX’s CRS-29 cargo Dragon launches to space station
SpaceX’s autonomous CRS-29 cargo Dragon is on its way to resupply the International Space Station and its seven-person Expedition 70 crew. Liftoff atop a Falcon 9 rocket occurred at 8:28 p.m. EST Nov. 9 (01:28 UTC Nov. 10) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This is the 29th cargo Dragon mission for NASA by SpaceX under the Commercial Resupply Services program. Aboard is some 6,500 pounds (2,900 kilograms) of cargo bound for the orbiting laboratory.
Shenzhou-16 taikonauts return to Earth after 5 months in space
The fifth long-duration crew mission to China’s Tiangong space station has concluded after the three-person Shenzhou-16 landed in China following a 154-day stay aboard the outpost. Returning to Earth were Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao. The Shenzhou-16 capsule parachuted to the ground, touching down at about 8:12 p.m. EDT Oct. 30 (00:12 UTC / 8:12 a.m. Beijing time Oct. 31) just north of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China’s Gobi Desert.
Blue Moon 'Mark 1' lander mockup unveiled by Blue Origin Original
Blue Origin unveiled its Blue Moon Mark 1 lunar lander, a cargo delivery system the company plans to use to test and refine features for its much larger human lander. A mockup of the three-story-tall MK1 lander was unveiled following a visit to Blue Origin’s engine production facility in Huntsville, Alabama, by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
China launches Shenzhou 17 crew to Tiangong space station
China’s Shenzhou 17 mission with three taikonauts launched to the country’s Tiangong space station, docking with the outpost some six hours later. Liftoff atop a Long March 2F rocket occurred at 11:14 p.m. EDT Oct. 25 (03:14 UTC / 11:14 a.m. Beijing time Oct. 26) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China’s Gobi Desert. Aboard were Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin.