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    NASA says it will attempt to put crews aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, pressing ahead with the troubled capsule despite years of delays and technical setbacks. The decision keeps Starliner in contention as a second commercial crew vehicle alongside SpaceX's Dragon. Space observers are debating whether the program can overcome propulsion problems that sidelined the craft after its last crewed test flight.

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    NASA Reaffirms Support for Boeing's Troubled Starliner●Despite Setbacks, NASA Gives Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft a Boost https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/nasaMmastodonScience43 d ago

    NASA is reportedly standing behind Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, giving the programme renewed backing despite a string of technical setbacks that have delayed its crewed missions. The move signals the space agency's continued commitment to having two commercial providers for astronaut transport to the International Space Station. Observers are weighing what the decision means for Boeing's aerospace business and for competition with SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

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    NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew’s arrival marks a standard pre-launch milestone, as astronauts typically quarantine and complete final training at the Florida facility in the weeks before liftoff on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

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    Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center●CREW-13 ARRIVES AT KSC, Sept 26, 2026, KSC, 1:00 pm ET✉newsScienceSpace Policy5 d ago

    The four astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Arrival at KSC roughly one to two weeks before liftoff is standard procedure, allowing the crew to complete final training, quarantine and preflight checks as SpaceX readies the Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.

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    NASA and SpaceX prepare for Crew-13 launch●WATCH LIVE: NASA officials give update on tomorrow’s planned SpaceX Crew-13 launch𝕏xUS561 d ago

    NASA officials are holding a live update on the planned SpaceX Crew-13 launch, scheduled for tomorrow. The briefing is expected to cover the mission's readiness, crew details, and weather conditions at the launch site. The Crew-13 mission will carry astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, continuing the partnership between NASA and the private space company.

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    SpaceX Crew-13 Approaching Space Station Aboard Dragon▼SpaceX Crew-13 Approaching Station Aboard Dragon✉newsScienceSpace20 min ago

    NASA reports that SpaceX's Crew-13 mission is approaching the International Space Station aboard a Dragon spacecraft. The crew is set to dock with the orbiting laboratory, continuing routine commercial crew rotations that carry astronauts to and from the station. Further details on the crew members and mission timeline have not yet been provided.

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    SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to ISS▼SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station✉newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX launched its 13th long-duration astronaut crew to the International Space Station, continuing its role flying crews for NASA from Florida. The mission extends the company's streak of operational human spaceflights since 2020, keeping the station staffed with rotating international crews aboard the Dragon spacecraft.

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    NASA faces a dilemma over SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft●NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answersYhnLifeFood1320 min ago

    NASA is wrestling with what Ars Technica describes as a 'Dragon dilemma' regarding SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, and the report suggests there are no good options available. The article has drawn attention on technology and space forums, with readers debating NASA's reliance on Dragon for crew transport and the trade-offs of its limited alternatives.

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    New crew launches to space station aboard SpaceX capsule▼New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-598769MmastodonTechnology520 h ago

    A new crew has launched from Florida aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on its way to the International Space Station. The flight, associated with NASA's Crew-13 mission, continues the routine rotation of astronauts to the orbiting laboratory using commercial spacecraft. The launch drew attention among space and science followers as another milestone in NASA's partnership with SpaceX for crewed flights.

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    NASA Introduces SpaceX Crew-13 Astronaut Team▼Meet the Crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13✉newsScienceSpace5 h ago

    NASA has presented the crew for its SpaceX Crew-13 mission, outlining the astronauts assigned to the next crewed flight to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Details on the mission remain limited, but the announcement gives the public its first look at the team set to fly on the upcoming rotation.

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    SpaceX Crew-13 Dragon Docks With Space Station●Dragon Docks Bringing SpaceX Crew-13 to Station✉newsScienceSpace20 min ago

    A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Crew-13 mission has docked with the International Space Station, delivering its crew of astronauts to the orbiting laboratory. NASA confirmed the docking, continuing the company's regular crew rotation flights under its commercial crew programme. The arrival adds personnel to the station as operations continue aboard the orbital outpost.

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    SpaceX Crew-13 reaches ISS in fastest US flight yet▼SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts dock at ISS less than 8 hours after launch in fastest American flight ever✉newsScienceSpace20 min ago

    The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-13 mission have docked with the International Space Station less than eight hours after launching from Florida, completing the quickest American crewed flight to the orbiting laboratory to date. The fast rendezvous shortens the time crews spend in a cramped capsule and reflects growing confidence in SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft and NASA's docking procedures.

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    NASA faces a Dragon dilemma with no good answers▼NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/nasa-has-a-dragoMmastodonTechnology42 d ago

    Spaceflight journalist Ars Technica reports that NASA is grappling with a 'Dragon dilemma' — a problem involving SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft — and, per the report, there appear to be no good answers to it. Details beyond the headline are not available, but the story concerns NASA's reliance on Dragon and the difficult choices it now faces.

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    NASA and SpaceX have launched the Crew-13 mission, sending a new rotation of astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The flight continues the regular commercial crew rotations that have carried astronauts to orbit since 2020. Attention is focused on the crew's journey and the ongoing partnership between NASA and Elon Musk's space company.

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    NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-13 mission to the space station▼NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-13 mission to International Space Station✉newsScienceSpace5 h ago

    NASA and SpaceX launched the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, continuing their routine astronaut ferry flights aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft. The mission carries a new crew to the orbiting laboratory, maintaining the rotation of personnel and ongoing research operations in low Earth orbit. Coverage highlights the ongoing partnership between the space agency and the private launch provider.

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    Astronauts reach ISS in record time aboard Dragon capsule●Astronauten erreichen ISS in Rekordzeit So schnell war noch kein US-Raumschiff an der ISS: Knapp acht Stunden nach dem SMmastodonScienceSpace67 h ago

    A SpaceX Dragon capsule has docked with the International Space Station just under eight hours after launch, the fastest a US spacecraft has ever reached the orbiting outpost. Four astronauts from the United States, Canada and Russia are aboard the capsule. The unusually quick rendezvous is drawing attention as a milestone for US crewed spaceflight, with the multinational crew highlighting continued US-Russian cooperation in orbit despite tensions on the ground.

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    SpaceX has launched its Crew-13 Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station, carrying a new crew to orbit. The mission, tracked closely by spaceflight enthusiasts and coverage outlets, continues SpaceX's operational rotation of astronaut transport under its partnership with NASA. Interest centers on the launch itself, the crew aboard, and what the flight means for ongoing station operations.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad✉newsScienceSpace14 h ago

    The four astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at the launch pad ahead of their flight to the International Space Station. The crew travelled to Kennedy Space Center for final preparations, with liftoff planned aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The mission will carry astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for a long-duration science expedition.

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    NASA and SpaceX prepare next crewed launch to space station▼Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch next crewed mission to the International Space Station✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the next crewed mission to the International Space Station, with live coverage underway as the countdown progresses. The flight will carry astronauts to the orbiting laboratory under the commercial crew programme, continuing the regular rotation of crews ferried by SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.

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    Weather 60% 'Go' for NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Launch▼Weather 60% ‘Go’ for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launch✉newsScienceSpace2 d ago

    NASA and SpaceX are watching the forecast ahead of the Crew-13 launch, with weather officials currently rating conditions at 60% favorable for a liftoff. The mission will carry a crew to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. A final go/no-go decision will depend on whether conditions improve before the scheduled launch window.

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    NASA reports that the hatch has been closed on the Crew-13 SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, a routine step ahead of undocking and the crew's return journey from the International Space Station. Closing the hatch seals the vehicle for departure preparations, including leak checks and system verification before the Dragon separates from the station and begins its descent back to Earth.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Could Reach the ISS in Record Time▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Could Reach the ISS in Record Time – Watch Live✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is expected to arrive at the International Space Station in record time, with a live broadcast of the docking available to viewers worldwide. The mission carries a new crew to the orbiting laboratory aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Space watchers are following the quick transit, which would mark one of the fastest crewed journeys to the station.

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    SpaceX to Launch New NASA Crew on Retiring Dragon Craft▼SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft✉newsScienceSpace23 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch a new astronaut crew for NASA aboard one of its retiring Dragon spacecraft. The mission marks a milestone for the aging capsule as it flies NASA personnel to orbit before being phased out of the fleet. Details on crew composition and mission objectives are being reported by Bloomberg and other outlets.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Crew Secured in Dragon Ahead of Launch▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Secured Inside Dragon Spacecraft, Ready for Hatch Closure✉newsScienceSpace23 h ago

    NASA says the four astronauts of its SpaceX Crew-13 mission are now secured inside the Dragon spacecraft, with hatch closure procedures underway ahead of their flight to the International Space Station. The milestone marks the final pre-launch step, and space watchers are following the mission as the latest in NASA's commercial crew rotation with SpaceX.

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    Crew-13 mission finally launches toward the ISS●Crew-13 wreszcie w drodze do ISS! 1 października o 17:10 czasu polskiego z Cape Canaveral na Florydzie wystartował FalcoMmastodonScienceSpace319 h ago

    The Crew-13 mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on October 1 at 5:10 p.m. Polish time. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a four-person crew in a Dragon capsule toward the International Space Station. The spacecraft safely reached orbit and separated from the rocket. The launch had faced repeated delays, having initially been planned for as early as September 12.

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    Dragon spacecraft separation confirmed as Canadian astronaut reaches orbit●Dragon separation confirmed. From this fellow Edmontonian, congratulations, Joshua. This is a huge milestone, and I'm soMmastodonScienceSpace21 d ago

    SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has separated from its launch vehicle, confirming that Canadian astronaut Joshua is safely on his way to the International Space Station. Congratulations are pouring in from Edmonton, his home city, with people praising the milestone as a proud moment for Canada and crediting the legacy of NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and ESA in making the mission possible.

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    NASA faces a Dragon dilemma with no good answers●NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers✉newsScienceSpace Policy2 d ago

    NASA is reportedly confronting a difficult decision regarding SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, the vehicle currently responsible for carrying NASA astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station. Ars Technica reports that the agency has a dilemma for which there appear to be no good answers, highlighting a potential problem in NASA's near-term human spaceflight plans.

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    NASA and SpaceX Set Crew-13 Prelaunch News Conference▼NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Prelaunch News Conference (Sept. 30, 2026)✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    NASA and SpaceX are holding a prelaunch news conference on September 30, 2026 ahead of the Crew-13 mission, which will send astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The briefing is expected to cover mission readiness, crew details, and launch timing, drawing attention from space watchers worldwide.

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    SpaceX launches four astronauts on fast trip to space station▼SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station✉newsWorld1 d ago

    SpaceX launched four astronauts on a shortened journey to the International Space Station, placing the crew on a fast track to orbit. The mission continues the company's routine astronaut transport flights for NASA using its Crew Dragon spacecraft. Details about the crew members, launch site and mission objectives were not included in the available coverage.

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    SpaceX prepares to launch NASA's Crew-13 mission to ISS●SpaceX set to launch NASA's Crew-13 to ISS✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, flying astronauts to orbit aboard its Dragon spacecraft. The upcoming flight continues the company's routine crew rotation service for NASA, keeping the station staffed with international crews. Details on the launch date and crew members were not included in the initial report.

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    NASA and SpaceX are moving forward with the Crew-13 mission, the next rotational flight carrying astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. News outlets are covering the launch as the latest step in the ongoing commercial crew program, with attention on the crew, the mission timeline, and continued reliance on SpaceX for transporting crews to orbit.