NASA to send 'VIPER' rover to the Moon, will search for water

The VIPER rover will help pave the way for astronaut missions to the lunar surface beginning in 2024 and bring NASA even closer to developing a presence on the Moon as part of the Artemis program.

SpaceX launch planned for Wednesday
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SpaceX is hoping to launch the latest installment of the Starlink communications satellite system on Wednesday evening. Unlike this past weekend's launch, this will not be a crewed mission.

Astronauts discuss trip to ISS
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NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are now residents of the International Space Station. They will be there for an indefinite amount of time.

Astronauts gave update on SpaceX Demo-2 mission from International Space Station

The NASA astronauts discussed a variety of topics, including the SpaceX spacesuits, the hard work that went into returning humans to space, and even what the restroom was like inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Crew Dragon astronauts arrive at ISS
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The Crew Dragon astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, a day after their historic launch from Cape Canaveral.

Astronauts board International Space Station after docking SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft

Despite weather concerns, the veteran astronauts took off from launchpad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on Saturday afternoon, riding on top of a Falcon 9 rocket aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

After the manned launch, what is next for space exploration?

NASA's Artemis program aims to discover new knowledge about the Moon, Earth, and our origins in the solar system.

What you should know about SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft

Two firsts have been etched into space exploration history: The first U.S. manned space mission since 2011, and the first time that astronauts have ventured into the stars in a craft from private company SpaceX.

Timeline: NASA astronauts schedule leading up to the launch

Liftoff on Saturday is set for 3:22 p.m. EDT, pending favorable weather conditions, which currently are at only 50%, according to the 45th Space Wing. 

Counting down to launch
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The countdown is on for SpaceX's second attempt at sending astronauts into orbit from American soil.

Excitement surrounding the launch
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People are coming from all over the country to watch the historic SpaceX launch.

Future of space program
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Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson talks to FOX 35 about the future of the space program.

Crew Dragon launch set for Saturday afternoon
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If weather cooperates, SpaceX could send up the first astronauts from American soil in nearly a decade on Saturday.

Launch Day Forecast: 50-50 chance for favorable conditions
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SpaceX will take a second shot at launching the first astronauts from American soil in nearly a decade into orbit. FOX 35 meteorologist Jayme King has a look at the forecast.