Astronaut: SpaceX ride not as "smooth" as NASA Space Shuttle

Not for the Faint of Heart

NASA pilots Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley described their experience of riding SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS. It was a bit of a rough ride.

Astronaut: SpaceX Ride Not as “Smooth” as NASA Space Shuttle

"We were definitely driving or riding a dragon all the way up."

NASA astronaut takes manual control of SpaceX Crew Dragon for 1st time

Controlling SpaceX's Crew Dragon is like playing a video game

Manual Controls

Once in orbit, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley briefly took manual control over the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Controlling SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is Like Playing A Video Game

Piloting a spacecraft has never looked easier.

"We don't really understand the hysteria sparked by the successful launch of a Crew Dragon spacecraft."

Elon Musk just absolutely roasted the Russian space program

Your Move Russia

"The trampoline is working," Musk said during a news conference on Saturday, a rebuttal to a jab by Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin from 2014.

Elon Musk Just Absolutely Roasted the Russian Space Program

"It's an inside joke."

Tour from Space: Inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft on Its Way to the Space Station

Watch NASA astronauts give zero-g tour of SpaceX's new capsule

Tight Quarters

NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Douglas Hurley took the time to give us a tour of their new SpaceX ride after launching on Saturday.

Watch NASA Astronauts Give Zero-G Tour of SpaceX’s New Capsule

"It is a little bit tight quarters."

NASA Astronauts Arrive at the International Space Station on SpaceX Spacecraft

It's the first time astronauts have been delivered to the space station inside a commercial vehicle.

Watch SpaceX’s Crew Dragon dock with the ISS

Docked

SpaceX's Crew Dragon just autonomously docked with the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board.

Watch SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Dock With the ISS

"America’s two favorite dads in space have docked to the space station."

This is the first time a private company has ever launched astronauts into orbit.

SpaceX makes history: launches NASA astronauts into orbit

Orbit Buddies

At 4:33pm, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley launched into space on board a Crew Dragon spacecraft atop a SpaceX Falcon 9.

SpaceX Makes History: Launches NASA Astronauts Into Orbit

"This is the culmination of a dream."

The first attempt on Wednesday had to be scrubbed due to less-than-favorable weather conditions.

Breaking: SpaceX launches astronauts from American soil

They Did It

SpaceX just ushered in a new era in space travel by becoming the private company to launch astronauts from American soil inside a commercial spacecraft.

Breaking: SpaceX Launches Astronauts From American Soil

It's the first time astronauts have launched from US soil in almost a decade.

Luckily ground staff seems to be doing fine.

Breaking: SpaceX's Starship prototype blows up in huge fireball

Big Boom

During its fifth static fire, SpaceX's fourth Starship prototype called SN4 just erupted in a gigantic fireball, obliterating the launch pad with it.

Breaking: SpaceX’s Starship Prototype Blows Up in Huge Fireball

"This is a setback, and a dramatic one."

"This is the International Space Station, not Everlane!"

Fashion magazine roasts SpaceX's dorky spacesuit

Take 'em to the Burn Unit

Not everybody is happy with the glamorous, yet not-quite-catwalk-ready design of SpaceX's space suit, shown off at this Wednesday's launch attempt.

Fashion Magazine Roasts SpaceX’s Dorky Space Suit

"It looks like a half-finished Power Ranger."

"He had walked in the security gate and was just taking a stroll,"

NASA had to chase an alligator off the SpaceX launchpad

Slow News Day

Officials had to chase away a six foot alligator from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.

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