Space Milestone: Date Set For First Private Flight To ISS
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) — Cape Canaveral will be the site of the launch of the first commercially built space capsule to the International Space Station. Space Exploration Technologies Corp.,...
View ArticleSpaceX Rocket Blasts Off For Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) – The second time was the charm for SpaceX. Tuesday morning they successfully launched their Falcon 9 rocket for a practice run to the International Space Station. The...
View ArticleSpaceX Rocket Blasts Off For Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) — The SpaceX rocket, the world’s first private supply ship, took part in a crucial fly-by Thursday near the International Space Station. The unmanned SpaceX Dragon capsule...
View ArticleISS Astronauts Capture The Dragon
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) — It’s the start of a new era in space technology. Friday, the first-ever private spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station, making history as the first...
View ArticleSpaceX Dragon Splashes Down After Successful Mission
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) – The world’s first commercial supply ship to the International Space Station has returned to earth with an old-fashioned splash down in the Pacific. The unmanned capsule...
View ArticleSpacex Dragon Capsule Launched To Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) – SpaceX’s Falcon rocket roared into space Sunday evening from Cape Canaveral carrying a Dragon capsule packed with supplies for the International Space Station. It was the...
View ArticleFirst Space Tourist Plans 2018 Trip To Mars
(CNET) – Earth’s first space tourist won’t be outdone by a few fancy NASA rovers with their cutesy names, sky cranes, and whatnot. So like the saying goes, if you can’t beat ’em, make the unprecedented...
View ArticleSpaceX Working To Fix Dragon Capsule’s Thrusters
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) — Repairs are underway and flight controllers are making good progress fixing a problem with the orbiting Dragon capsule. Trouble with the spacecraft’s thrusters cropped up...
View ArticleSpaceX Capsule Arrives At Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP) – The privately owned SpaceX Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station a day later than expected due to a thruster problem. The Dragon’s arrival Sunday was one day...
View ArticleSpaceX Capsule On Its Way Home
CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) – Packed with science samples collected by the crew of the International Space Station, the privately owned cargo ship Dragon returned to Earth. Astronauts released the...
View ArticleTesla Store Sells High-End Electric Cars In New Wing Of Dadeland Mall
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – For years, consumers have bought everything from clothes and shoes to home appliances and everything in between at malls across America. But what about buying a car to finish the...
View ArticleSpace Florida Expects SpaceX To Touch Down In Texas
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Space Florida, the quasi-government agency created to grow the space industry, expects billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to set up the world’s first private launch...
View ArticleNASA Awards Space Contract To Boeing and SpaceX
http://media.miami.cbslocal.com/CBSMIA_1609201417135400000AA.mp4 CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) – NASA chose Boeing and SpaceX to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station within the next few...
View ArticleSpaceX Launches 3-D Printer, Other Station Gear
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP) — A SpaceX cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Sunday, carrying the first 3-D printer for astronauts in orbit. In all, the unmanned Dragon capsule is...
View ArticleSpaceX Rocket Launch & Landing The Focus Of Next Supply Run
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) — Spacecraft launches are always a blast to watch. But what about landings? Well, SpaceX’s next supply run to the International...
View ArticleSpaceX Calls Off Launch To Space Station At Last Minute
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) — With just a minute before launch, SpaceX called off its planned flight to the International Space Station because of rocket...
View Article2nd Launch Try For Space Station Delivery Set For Saturday
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) —After scraping its first launch attempt on Tuesday, SpaceX will try again Saturday. The mission is to send groceries and other...
View ArticleSpaceX Launches For NASA, No Luck With Rocket Landing At Sea
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (CBSMiami/AP) — SpaceX launched successfully and supplies are headed to the International Space Station but it’s attempt to land the...
View ArticleSpaceX Supply Ship Arrives At Space Station With Groceries
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) – International Space Station’s six astronauts received much-needed groceries and gifts Monday when Dragon, a supply ship, arrived...
View ArticleBoeing, SpaceX Will Beat Russia On Price For Astronaut Rides
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter CAPE CANAVERAL (CBSMiami/AP) — NASA astronauts have been hitching rides on Russian rockets to reach the International Space Station since the U.S. retired its...
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