SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
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Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says the company's Starship rocket system will revolutionize space travel
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
The company has been searching for the cause of a catastrophic explosion that destroyed an unmanned Crew Dragon spacecraft in April
SpaceX, working through a Crew Dragon failure probe, is protecting possible end-of-year flight
The Dragon is loaded with nearly 5,500 pounds of equipment
Engineers continue to collect data, high-speed imagery and recovered hardware in wake of SpaceX mishap
SpaceX is investigating an engine test failure involving one of its Crew Dragon capsules at Cape Canaveral, Florida. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the mishap and what it could mean for SpaceX's plans to launch astronauts into space later this year.
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Trump administration budget request maintains NASA's focus on increased commercialization and deep space exploration
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule has returned to Earth after a historic mission to the International Space Station. The 6-day mission brought Riley, a dummy astronaut covered in sensors, to the station along with nearly 400 pounds of supplies. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joined CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon space capsule has successfully returned to earth, splashing down off the Florida coast Friday morning. Earlier, about 250 miles above Africa, the capsule undocked from the International Space Station. This critical test flight paves the way for a mission carrying astronauts. NASA has relied on Russia for rides into orbit since the space shuttle fleet was retired in 2011. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station Sunday. It's a big step towards NASA sending U.S. astronauts back to orbit for the first time since 2011. But there are still some hurdles in the way. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to break down the challenges ahead.
SpaceX moves a step closer to launching astronauts on its Crew Dragon spacecraft
SpaceX launches unpiloted crew ship on historic test flight
If Saturday's test flight is successful, it will mean the U.S. no longer has to rely on Russia to get to the International Space Station
Test flight intended to clear the way for summer resumption of piloted space missions from U.S. soil
"This action is taken only due to the extraordinarily difficult challenges ahead," the company said
NASA sets Jan. 7 launch target for first test flight of SpaceX crew ship to the International Space Station