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August 17, 2025

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Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

May 27, 2020 Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of […]

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Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

May 26, 2020 Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade. Veteran […]

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NASA’s newest test pilots are veteran astronauts, friends

May 25, 2020 Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The two astronauts who will test drive SpaceX’s brand new rocketship are classmates and friends, veteran spacefliers married to veteran spacefliers, and fathers of young sons. Together, they will end a […]

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NASA, SpaceX pick May 27 to resume astronaut launches in US

April 17, 2020 The Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA and SpaceX have picked May 27 for resuming astronaut launches from the U.S. after nine years of complete Russian dependence. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced the launch date Friday. Astronauts […]

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Candy, cheese soar to space station to satisfy crew cravings 

February 16, 2020 Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday carrying candy and cheese to satisfy the astronauts’ cravings.  Northrop Grumman launched its Cygnus capsule from the Virginia seashore. The nearly […]

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