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Science May 02

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Science May 25

WATCH: SpaceX and NASA successfully launch historic flight with U.S. astronauts

SpaceX became the first private company ever to launch humans into Earth's orbit when its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule took off from Kennedy Space Center on Saturday carrying two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Science May 25

How SpaceX’s Dragon is a sleek, new take on a retro-style capsule

The Dragon’s clean lines and minimalist interior, with touchscreens instead of a mess of switches and knobs, make even the space shuttles seem yesteryear.

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Nation Mar 02

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What the SpaceX launch means for America’s space program

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida early Saturday on its way to the International Space Station. If the mission is successful, NASA astronauts could head into space from American soil later this year for…

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Apr 17

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Miles O’Brien Reflects on Shuttle Program Shortcomings

Miles O'Brien on Discovery's Final Flight, Shuttle Program Shortcomings.

Jul 07

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Miles O’Brien on the Last Shuttle Launch

Hari talks to Miles O'Brien about the space shuttle program, on the eve of its retirement.

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Jun 19

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NASA Launch Begins Effort to Return Man to the Moon

NASA launched two satellites to the moon last week, the first step toward its goal of returning a human to the lunar surface. At the start of this new effort, though, a debate has been ignited at the space agency…

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Jun 28

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Shuttle Safety Top Issue Prior to Saturday Launch

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NASA officials deemed the space shuttle Discovery "in excellent shape" Wednesday, hours before the countdown began for Saturday's launch, despite internal disagreements over whether loosened foam will continue to be a problem.

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