Meet the astronauts on the NASA, SpaceX Crew-2 mission

The Crew-2 flight lifted off on time at 5:49 a.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A.

Launch Forecast: Will weather cooperate for a smooth liftoff?

NASA and SpaceX are targeting Friday for their second crew flight aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour. Liftoff is scheduled for 6:11 a.m. EST.

Crew-2 mission set to launch before sunrise
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SpaceX aims to launch its third crew a little before sunrise this morning, this time using a recycled capsule and rocket. Liftoff is set for 5:49 a.m. EDT.

Getting to know the astronauts of Crew-2
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NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan McArthur, Akihiko Hoshide and Thomas Pesquet will soon start their six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes 1st flight on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its first flight on Mars. Ingenuity will open new possibilities and will spark questions for the future about what we could accomplish with an aerial explorer.

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.

SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts speak about upcoming mission
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The international team of the Crew-2 mission is bringing together astronauts from the US, Europe, and Japan.

NASA's helicopter Ingenuity delays first test flight until next week
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The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It was supposed to go on its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet.

NASA's helicopter Ingenuity set for first test flight this weekend
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The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It will attempt its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet. NASA says it will report the results the day after because of a bit of a time difference.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches 24th batch of Starlink satellites into orbit

The space company launched 60 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday at 12:34 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Sierra Nevada proposing commercial space station
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Aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation is planning to launch a commercial space station with inflatable human habitats, something they say could replace the International Space Station within seven years.

NASA's Mars helicopter nears historic flight
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Ingenuity, NASA's miniature Mars helicopter, is nearly ready to make history with the first powered flight on another planet.

UCF professor teams up with NASA to create camera going to the moon
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University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.

Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator

Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.