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- ISS dodges commercial imaging satellite SpaceNews · 8 Mar 2023 The International Space Station adjusted its orbit March 6 to avoid a close approach by an imaging satellite operated by Satellogic, the latest evidence of growing congestion in low Earth orbit.
- NASA Preparing Final ISS Commercial Cargo Delivery Contracts The Launch Pad · 8 Mar 2023 NASA is proposing to extend three existing contracts for the transportation of cargo to and from the International Space Station (ISS) through its anticipated end in 2030. The contracts, which were originally awarded in...
- NASA proposes final extension of ISS cargo contracts SpaceNews · 5 Mar 2023 NASA is proposing extending three existing contracts to transport cargo to and from the International Space Station through the anticipated end of the station in 2030, rather than recompete them.
- NASA and Roscosmos planning to add mission to seat barter agreement SpaceNews · 5 Mar 2023 NASA is working with the Russian government to update an agreement to allow Russian cosmonauts to fly on the next two SpaceX crew rotation missions to the International Space Station.
- SpaceX capsule docks at space station with multinational crew Spaceflight Now · 3 Mar 2023 SpaceX’s Dragon Endeavour spacecraft linked up with the International Space Station Friday, delivering two NASA astronauts, an Emirati astronaut, and a Russian cosmonaut to the complex after a short delay for ground team...
- SpaceX launches Crew-6 mission for NASA, sending four more astronauts to the space station CNBC · 2 Mar 2023 SpaceX launched four people to the International Space Station from Florida as Elon Musk’s company begins the final of the original six missions awarded by NASA.
- SpaceX, NASA launch Crew-6, arrives at the ISS NASASpaceflight · 2 Mar 2023 The Crew-6 astronauts lifted off onboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center at 12:34 AM EST (05:34 UTC) on March 2. Dragon Endeavour completed it...
- Crew-6 launches to space station SpaceNews · 2 Mar 2023 A Crew Dragon spacecraft is headed towards the International Space Station three days after a technical problem scrubbed its first launch attempt.
- SpaceX rocket boosts U.S.-Russian-Emirati crew into orbit Spaceflight Now · 2 Mar 2023 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Thursday from Kennedy Space Center with a four-man crew heading for a six-month stay on the International Space Station, including the first Arab astronaut to fly on a long-duration spac...
- Crew-6 mission timeline Spaceflight Now · 1 Mar 2023 This detailed mission timeline covers major vehicle and crew activities during the Crew-6 countdown, launch, and rendezvous with the International Space Station.
- NASA Updates Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch NASA · 1 Mar 2023 NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 12:34 a.m. EST Thursday, March 2, to launch the Crew-6 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft will be from Laun...
- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Safely En Route to International Space Station NASA · 1 Mar 2023 Crew members assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission are in orbit following their successful launch to the International Space Station at 12:34 a.m. EST Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...
- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Safely Enroute to International Space Station NASA · 1 Mar 2023 Crew members assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission are in orbit following their successful launch to the International Space Station at 12:34 a.m. EST Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...
- Japan Announces First New Astronaut in 14 Years to Join Artemis Missions The Launch Pad · 28 Feb 2023 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced the selection of its first group of astronauts in 14 years who will participate in the ISS and Artemis programs.
- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 to Discuss Mission, Splashdown from Space NASA · 27 Feb 2023 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 will answer media questions at 12:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 1, about their time aboard the International Space Station. The event takes place prior to their return to Earth later this month.
- SpaceX crew launch scrubbed after concern with engine ignitor system Spaceflight Now · 27 Feb 2023 SpaceX scrubbed the launch from Florida of a four-man crew heading to the International Space Station early Monday with less than three minutes remaining in the countdown, delaying the start of a six-month mission to exa...
- SpaceX, NASA scrub international Crew-6 launch to Station NASASpaceflight · 27 Feb 2023 SpaceX and NASA scrubbed a launch of four people to the International Space Station (ISS) due to an issue with the TEA-TEB system that is used to light the engines. The launch director called a hold with just minutes rem...
- Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft docks at space station to replace damaged crew capsule Spaceflight Now · 26 Feb 2023 A replacement for a damaged Russian Soyuz crew ferry spacecraft docked at the International Space Station Saturday night, two days after launching from Kazakhstan on a mission to give two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA as...
- SpaceX Crew Dragon poised for overnight launch to space station Spaceflight Now · 26 Feb 2023 SpaceX is counting down to the deep overnight launch early Monday of a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a history-making United Arab Emirates astronaut to the...
- Replacement Soyuz arrives at space station SpaceNews · 26 Feb 2023 An uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft launched to replace a damaged Soyuz arrived at the International Space Station Feb. 25.
- Uncrewed Soyuz MS-23 “rescue” mission arrives at ISS NASASpaceflight · 25 Feb 2023 The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, docked an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a plan to replace the stricken Soyuz MS-22 vehicle. The MS-23 mission launched atop a Soyuz-2.1...
- Officials give ‘go’ for Crew-6 mission after launch readiness review Spaceflight Now · 24 Feb 2023 NASA and SpaceX officials gave the green light Saturday night to continue preparations for launch of the next crew mission to the International Space Station Monday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- Replacement Soyuz launched on fight to space station Spaceflight Now · 24 Feb 2023 A Russian Soyuz crew ferry ship blasted off from Kazakhstan Thursday, kicking off an unpiloted but critical flight to the International Space Station to replace a damaged Soyuz and provide an eventual ride home for three...
- SpaceX postpones Starlink launch as NASA crew mission takes priority Spaceflight Now · 22 Feb 2023 SpaceX has postponed the launch of another batch of Starlink internet satellites from Thursday as the company’s team in Florida prioritizes preparations for the launch of a four-man next week bound for the International...
- Crew-6 launch slips as Progress leak investigation continues SpaceNews · 22 Feb 2023 NASA has delayed the launch of a commercial crew mission to the International Space Station by a day to give SpaceX additional time to complete work on the vehicle.
- NASA SpaceX Crew 6 Astronauts Arrive At KSC The Launch Pad · 22 Feb 2023 NASA SpaceX Crew 6 astronauts have arrived at NASA Kennedy Space Center for final launch preparations ahead of their launch to the International Space Station on Monday.
- NASA Sets TV Coverage for Launch, Docking of Replacement Soyuz NASA · 21 Feb 2023 NASA will provide live coverage of key events as an uncrewed Roscomos Soyuz spacecraft launches and docks to the International Space Station.
- Multinational crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center for launch preparations Spaceflight Now · 21 Feb 2023 Two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and an Emirati flew to the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday to begin preparations for launch early Monday on a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to replace four crew members aboard the Intern...
- Russia blames Progress leak on ‘external influences’ as new Soyuz preps for launch Spaceflight Now · 21 Feb 2023 Russia’s space agency said Tuesday that preliminary data suggest a coolant leak on a Progress cargo freighter docked at the International Space Station earlier this month was caused by “external influences” — possibly so...
- Starliner First Crew Launch On Track for April The Launch Pad · 18 Feb 2023 Boeing and NASA are preparing for the first crewed flight of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner which is on track to launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station in mid to late Apri...
- Russia reschedules Soyuz launch after Progress undocks SpaceNews · 18 Feb 2023 Russia is moving ahead with the uncrewed launch of a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station after the post-undocking inspection of a Progress cargo spacecraft failed to show damage from a coolant leak.
- First crewed Starliner mission on track for April SpaceNews · 17 Feb 2023 Preparations for the first crewed flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner vehicle to the International Space Station remain on schedule for a launch in mid to late April, company and NASA officials said Feb. 17.
- NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Events, Launch NASA · 17 Feb 2023 NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station.
- Russian cargo ship departs space station after coolant leak Spaceflight Now · 17 Feb 2023 Russian cosmonauts took pictures of the location where coolant leaked out of a Russian Progress cargo ship earlier this month when the supply freighter departed the International Space Station Friday night, as scheduled,...
- NASA, Boeing to Host Media Call on First Crewed Starliner Flight Test NASA · 16 Feb 2023 NASA and Boeing will host a mission overview media teleconference at 11 a.m. EST Friday, Feb. 17, to provide a status update on the first astronaut flight test of the company’s CST-100 Starliner to the International Spac...
- Investing in Space: The space station kingmaker CNBC · 16 Feb 2023 Several U.S. companies are working to build new orbiting habitats to replace the aging International Space Station. NASA’s role in seeding the fledgling market was a hot topic at the FAA’s space conference last week.
- NASA updates plans for use of commercial space stations SpaceNews · 15 Feb 2023 NASA has released additional details about how it plans to use commercial space stations after the retirement of the International Space Station as some in industry seek to accelerate NASA’s support for them.
- Russia delays uncrewed Soyuz launch to investigate Progress leak SpaceNews · 14 Feb 2023 Russia has delayed the launch of an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station, intended to replace a damaged spacecraft there, to investigate damage to a second spacecraft there.
- Russia delays next Soyuz launch pending assessment of coolant leaks Spaceflight Now · 13 Feb 2023 Launch of a Russian Soyuz crew capsule to replace a damaged ferry ship docked at the International Space Station is being delayed in the wake of a second incident that resulted in similar damage to a Progress cargo ship,...
- NASA, Partners Clear Axiom’s Second Private Astronaut Mission Crew NASA · 13 Feb 2023 NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space’s second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2).