"Lessons learned from the test will lead to further improvements in the safety and reliability of SpaceX’s flight vehicles."

We finally know what caused the SpaceX Crew Dragon explosion

SpaceXplosion

SpaceX has preliminary results to share about what it suspects caused its Crew Dragon capsule to fail during an engine test in April.

We Finally Know What Caused the SpaceX Crew Dragon Explosion

Did SpaceX learn their lesson?

“There is no doubt the schedule will change.”

NASA sets tentative date for launching astronauts in SpaceX ship

Ambitious Goals

The latest SpaceX news reveals November 15th as a tentative launch date of its Crew Dragon spacecraft, according to NASA.

SpaceX Launch Date is Set by NASA After SpaceX Dragon Explosion

Get ready for NASA x SpaceX, the hottest collab of 2019.

NASA Sets Tentative Date For Launching Astronauts In SpaceX Ship

When exactly Hurley and his crew will blast off into space is still uncertain.

NASA chooses first astronauts to ride SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft

In the Hot Seat

Nasa has chosen the first crew of astronauts to ride SpaceX's Dragon capsule into space. Stay up-to-date with SpaceX news at Futurism.

SpaceX News: Nasa Chooses First Crew for Dragon Spacecraft

An earlier version of this spacecraft exploded during an engine test in April.

NASA Chooses First Astronauts to Ride SpaceX’s Dragon Spacecraft

"They’re getting their vehicle ready by the end of year."

NASA commercial crew manager calls SpaceX explosion a "gift"

SpaceX Explosion

Kathy Lueders, manager of the commercial crew program at NASA, sees SpaceX's Crew Dragon explosion as a blessing in disguise.

NASA Commercial Crew Manager Calls SpaceX Explosion a “Gift”

Was SpaceX's catastrophic "anomaly" a blessing in disguise?

Can SpaceX still make history later this year?

SpaceX confirms that accident destroyed Crew Dragon capsule

Off World

SpaceX finally confirmed today during a press event that the Crew Dragon capsule that flew to the International Space Station in March was destroyed.

SpaceX Confirms That Accident Destroyed Crew Dragon Capsule

Luckily, SpaceX has several new Crew Dragon capsules already in production.

SpaceX Crew Dragon Explosion | LZ-1 | 20th April 2019

NASA contractors were told they're "prohibited from photographing or videotaping operational activities."

Internal memo confirms SpaceX explosion video is real

Explosive Situation

A memo obtained by the Orlando Sentinel seems to confirm that a video showing an explosion during a test of SpaceX's astronaut capsule is authentic.

Internal Memo Confirms SpaceX Explosion Video Is Real

It sounds like authorities are furious the video was made public.

Maybe an "anomaly" caused the explosion, but that doesn't mean the thing didn't explode.

SpaceX won't admit that its crew capsule exploded

Webster's Defines "Explosion" As...

On Saturday, a SpaceX Dragon 2 capsule exploded during a static test. But you would never know that from SpaceX, which insists on calling it an "anomaly."

SpaceX Won’t Admit That Its Crew Capsule Exploded

There was almost certainly an explosion during a SpaceX test this weekend. Why does the company refuse to use that word?

"Our teams are investigating and working closely with our NASA partners."

Update: Vid appears to show SpaceX capsule exploding during test

Crew Dragon "Anomaly"

A video that made its rounds on social media on Sunday showing the Crew Dragon exploding in a massive ball of smoke during a test on Saturday.

Update: Vid Appears to Show SpaceX Capsule Exploding During Test

SpaceX won't say whether the video is real.

Previous cargo missions of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific — not the Atlantic.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft splashes down in the Atlantic

Crew Dragon Landing

After successfully undocking from the ISS, SpaceX's Crew Dragon splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean at 8:45 am EST.

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Spacecraft Splashes Down in the Atlantic

Mission complete.

A first test flight could happen as soon as next month.

Boeing is prepping to launch astronauts to space station

Starliner Express

Commercial Crew Program SpaceX isn’t the only company attempting to revolutionize the way we send astronauts to space. Boeing, the largest aerospace company in the world, is looking to send up its own take on a passenger spacecraft, which it calls the CST-100 Starliner, to the International Space Station. Boeing is planning to launch the capsule — […]

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