NASA, SpaceX set to launch space station's next crew to orbit


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands on the launch pad as it is prepared for launch to the International Space Station at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. November 9, 2021. REUTERS/Thom Baur

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Elon Musk's private rocket company, SpaceX, was due to launch four more astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, including a veteran spacewalker and two younger crewmates chosen to join NASA's forthcoming lunar missions.

The SpaceX-built launch vehicle, consisting of a Crew Dragon capsule perched atop a two-stage Falcon 9 rocket, was set for liftoff at 9:03 p.m. (0200 GMT Thursday) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

   

Next In Tech News

L3Harris raises top end of 2024 adjusted earnings outlook amid global tensions
Microsoft results top Wall Street targets, driven by AI investment
Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar
Health conglomerate Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach
Intel forecast misses estimates; shares tumble
T-Mobile raises forecast for subscriber additions on strength from bundled plans
Snap beats first-quarter expectations, shares jump 25%
Crypto firm Consensys sues US SEC over Ethereum regulation
Warner Bros Discovery to launch data platform for better ad-targeting
Microsoft-backed Rubrik's stock jumps 21% in NYSE debut

Others Also Read