SpaceX

DNA sequencer sent to space station

Posted in Hardware on 20th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

NASA has sent a DNA sequencer to the International Space Station in an effort to help astronauts monitor their own health.

SpaceX successfully brings a rocket back to the land for the second time

Posted in Hardware on 18th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

The landing marks the second time SpaceX recovered a rocket on land and their fifth recovered first stage in all.

SpaceX launching 30% more each launch and increasing launch frequency to once every two weeks

Posted in Hardware on 16th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

A 30% gain in power and the ability to launch more mass to orbit, 22.8 tons now compared to 13.2 with the older rocket.

SpaceX will launch fully automated docking ring to space station

Posted in Hardware on 15th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

A metallic ring big enough for astronauts and cargo to fit through is scheduled to fly to the International Space Station in July.

SpaceX launches two communications satellites, but crash lands booster on drone ship

Posted in Hardware on 15th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller

SpaceX successfully deployed both satellites, marking on all accounts a successful mission for todays launch.