News Archive / Tagged: Crew Dragon

• How tall do you have to be to take SpaceX’s Commercial Crew ‘ride?’

  Jason RhianJanuary 9th, 2019

  KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- SpaceX has come to be known for its irreverent streak when it comes to its spacecraft and rockets. A recent tweet made by Elon Musk suggests this behavior is likely to continue.

• Crew Dragon flight ‘about a month away’ – UPDATE

  Derek RichardsonJanuary 8th, 2019

  According to a tweet from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the company’s first Crew Dragon flight is “about a month away,” likely pushing the flight into February.

• Falcon 9 with Crew Dragon vertical at Launch Complex 39A

  Derek RichardsonJanuary 5th, 2019

  After years of development, SpaceX's Crew Dragon is almost ready for its first flight to the International Space Station. However, unknowns still remain.

• New year, new era? Commercial Crew Program poised for first flights

  Cullen DesforgesJanuary 1st, 2019

  As 2018 comes to a close, NASA could be edging closer to regaining what it lost almost eight years ago - the ability to launch astronauts on its own (with the help of private companies) from U.S. soil.

• Launch date for SpaceX’s Demo-1 flight announced

  Jason RhianNovember 21st, 2018

  A launch date for the first test flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft has been announced and the company's BFR rocket has gained a new name.

• Falcon 9 and evacuation procedures mark the latest steps for Commercial Crew Program

  Jason RhianOctober 30th, 2018

  Both SpaceX and those involved with evacuation procedures have been testing key elements of the company's efforts to send astronauts to the International Space Station.

• Why are SpaceX and Boeing’s Commercial Crew Program spacesuit designs different?

  Derek RichardsonOctober 23rd, 2018

  Boeing and SpaceX could be just months away from the first flights of their crew-rated spacecraft. In the past NASA has had a uniform standard for their spacesuits. Why has this changed on their Commercial Crew Program?

• SpaceX failures small in comparison to its successes

  Derek RichardsonSeptember 6th, 2018

  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- 2018 is turning out to be the biggest year in SpaceX’s history. However, this success wasn’t always guaranteed as the company has had two high-profile failures between 2015 and 2016, costing customers and U.S. taxpayers millions. However, the losses should be weighed with the innovations and launch tempo that have become a hallmark of the company's activities.

• SpaceX 7 months away from 1st crewed test flight

  Jason RhianSeptember 2nd, 2018

  KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX continues to take breathtaking leaps in terms of returning the United States' ability to launch astronauts from American soil. Plans to finalize launch day operations are underway and the NewSpace company is working with NASA to ensure key launch systems are ready to support flight.

• One step closer: SpaceX installs crew access arm in lead up to first crewed flights

  Lloyd CampbellAugust 25th, 2018

  KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers at Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) installed a crew access arm that will allow astronauts to board SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft. The arm was installed on Aug. 20, 2018.

• Gallery: Under the Dragon’s wings – astronauts promote SpaceX’s Crew Dragon

  Matthew KuhnsAugust 14th, 2018

  HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- SpaceX provided an update on the status of the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft on Monday, Aug. 12. The event heralded the start of flights to and from the International Space Station. The first crews tapped to fly Crew Dragon's first flights, Robert Behnken, Doug Hurley, Victor Glover and Michael Hopkins helped mark the occasion.

• NASA astronauts stand behind SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft

  Matthew KuhnsAugust 14th, 2018

  HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- SpaceX has made strides in having their Crew Dragon spacecraft transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS). One of the crown jewels in the NewSpace firm's efforts was highlighted on Monday Aug. 13. However, the company was not alone in marking the progress SpaceX has made toward sending crews to low-Earth orbit.

• Crew Dragon undergoes more tests as it progresses to operational readiness

  Curt GodwinJuly 3rd, 2018

  After recently being subjected to electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing, SpaceX's Crew Dragon inches closer to operational readiness with the completion of two key tests.

• SpaceX’s Crew Dragon edging closer to flight

  Curt GodwinMay 27th, 2018

  To test a spacecraft for electromagnetic interference (EMI), it is placed in a special room designed for the task. SpaceX has done just that. Recently, company founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted a picture of the Crew Dragon capsule being prepared for testing in an anechoic chamber.

• Companies test spacecraft parachutes as first Commercial Crew flights near

  Collin SkocikApril 5th, 2018

  NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which is working to enable private contractors to transport astronauts to the International Space Station, has taken a step closer to crewed flights. The two prime contractors have conducted the latest round of tests of their spacecraft parachute systems.