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SpaceX launched CRS-34, sending a Cargo Dragon on its sixth trip to the ISS alongside a six-flight Falcon 9 booster. The milestone illustrates how reuse has become routine, quietly reshaping the economics of station resupply by enabling multiple flights, reduced waste, and a dependable downmass capability as NASA relies on commercial partners on the eve of the station’s retirement.
SpaceX launched the 34th NASA cargo mission to the International Space Station, delivering about 6,500 pounds of supplies and a suite of new experiments aboard the Dragon spacecraft. Liftoff was May 15 from Cape Canaveral, with autonomous docking scheduled for May 17 at the Harmony module. Dragon will stay through mid-June before returning to Earth with time-sensitive research. Experiments include a wood-based bone scaffold, microgravity simulators, studies of red blood cells and the spleen in space, a charged-particle instrument to study near-Earth radiation, and instruments for precise sunlight measurements of Earth and the Moon, among hundreds of ISS investigations.
NASA and SpaceX are targeting May 12 for the 34th SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services mission to the ISS, sending a Dragon cargo spacecraft with about 6,500 pounds of cargo to dock at the Harmony module on May 14 around 9:50 a.m. Eastern; the payload includes experiments on microgravity simulation, a wood bone scaffold, red blood cell and spleen studies, a charged-particle instrument, a planet-formation investigation, and a solar-reflection instrument, with launch and arrival coverage on NASA platforms and public virtual attendance options.
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule is set to undock from the International Space Station today, closing the six‑month CRS‑33 mission that demonstrated a new capability to reboost the station’s orbit. During its stay, Dragon performed six reboosts and is returning experiments (Euro Material Aging samples and Thailand’s Liquid Crystals) and other gear, with splashdown planned in the Pacific off California on Feb. 27 around 2:44 a.m. EST (0744 GMT). The undocking marks another milestone for Dragon’s reusable cargo missions, which can help maintain ISS altitude, a capability previously handled by Russia’s Progress.
SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronauts docked the Dragon capsule with the International Space Station on Valentine’s Day, delivering four crewmembers—Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev—to a skeleton ISS crew after Crew-11’s medical evacuation left the station short-handed; they’ll join three other astronauts for an eight-month stay, with hatch opening expected around 5 p.m. EST after cargo transfer.
SpaceX will shift all Dragon missions from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A to Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40, freeing 39A for Falcon Heavy work and potential early Starship flights. NASA says 39A could still be used for crewed launches if needed. The FAA has approved infrastructure plans at Cape Canaveral to support Starship, allowing up to 44 launches and 88 landings per year and detailing environmental and water-use requirements, with a Florida Starship launch window that could arrive in the second half of 2026.
Three Chinese zodiac signs—Goat, Pig, and Dragon—are forecast to attract abundance and good fortune from January 26 to February 1, 2026, guided by Yin energy that favors receptivity over force. The week emphasizes clearing negative energy, letting opportunities flow to you, and two action days (January 27 and February 1).
NASA plans a Jan. 14 medical evacuation of the four Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, with undocking imminent and a controlled deorbit to splash down, while weather conditions and splashdown options are being reviewed.
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully reboosted the International Space Station, raising its orbit slightly and demonstrating its capability to maintain the station's altitude, reducing reliance on Russian rockets amid concerns over the Russian space program's condition.
SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully performed a reboost of the International Space Station on September 3, 2025, raising its orbit to counteract atmospheric drag, and demonstrating its capability for future station maintenance and deorbiting tasks.
The live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon' is a visually stunning and heartfelt fantasy adventure that faithfully captures the magic of the original franchise, focusing on Hiccup's journey from dragon slayer to trainer, with strong performances and impressive worldbuilding, setting the stage for future stories in the series.
A bright light observed in the Bay Area was actually a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returning from the International Space Station, splashing down off the California coast after delivering supplies, marking the 32nd resupply mission for NASA and SpaceX.
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station (ISS) by adjusting its orbit with a 12-minute, 30-second burn of its Draco thrusters. This capability, previously provided by Roscosmos and Northrop Grumman vehicles, is crucial for maintaining the ISS's orbit. The demonstration also supports SpaceX's future role in deorbiting the ISS when it is retired, expected around 2030. The Dragon freighter, part of the 31st commercial resupply mission, also delivered over 6,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS.
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has successfully performed an orbital boost for the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in its operational capabilities. This maneuver, which is typically done by Russian Soyuz and Progress vehicles, helps maintain the ISS's altitude and trajectory. The data from this operation will aid in designing a deorbit vehicle for the ISS's planned retirement after 2030. This development reduces NASA's reliance on Russian spacecraft and supports future commercial space station operations.
The SpaceX CRS-31 Dragon cargo spacecraft, carrying 6,000 pounds of supplies, is set to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) today at around 10:15 a.m. EST. This mission, SpaceX's 31st commercial resupply mission for NASA, launched from Kennedy Space Center on November 4. The Dragon will deliver food, equipment, and experiments, including studies on solar wind and plant growth in microgravity. The spacecraft will remain docked for about a month before returning with research and cargo.