Billionaire and engineer conduct first private spacewalk in SpaceX mission
The astronauts on Polaris Dawn mission went one at a time, each spending about 10 minutes outside the gumdrop-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Boeing's Starliner astronauts could return on SpaceX capsule in Feb 2025, NASA says
Recent results have unearthed new information, causing greater alarm about a safe return.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Private astronaut crew, including first Arab woman in orbit, returns from space station
The Crew splashed down safely off Florida, capping an eight-day research mission aboard the International Space Station.
Wed May 31 2023
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch of next space station crew at 11th hour
The US space agency and SpaceX cited a technical glitch concerning the ignition fluid used to start the spacecraft's engines.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Russian cosmonaut hitching ride with SpaceX as part of next space station crew
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX was due to launch the next long-duration crew of the International Space Station into orbit.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Exclusive - Saudi Arabia buys pair of SpaceX astronaut seats from Axiom - Sources
Saudi Arabia is planning to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a space capsule from Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Latest astronaut crew of 4 welcomed aboard International Space Station
Rendezvous of the Crew Dragon marks one of the fastest flights by Elon Musk's SpaceX to the ISS from liftoff to docking, NASA said.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Space balloon company offers first look at luxury cabins
A new entrant in the space tourism market promises customers views of the Earth's curvature from the comfort of a luxury cabin.
Wed Apr 13 2022
NASA, SpaceX launch 'Crew 3' astronauts to orbit on flight to space station
Chari, Barron and Maurer were making their debut spaceflights with Wednesday's launch, becoming the 599th, 600th and 601st humans in space.
Thu Nov 11 2021
NASA - SpaceX crew splashes down after return voyage from International Space Station
Four astronauts strapped inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast.
Tue Nov 09 2021
SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew returns safely
The quartet of newly minted citizen astronauts safely splashed down in the Atlantic off Florida's coast completing a three-day flight.
Sun Sep 19 2021
A ukulele in space? Inspiration4 crew shows a playful side in orbit
Sembroski strummed a few chords for home-bound viewers during a 10-minute show-and-tell session by the four-member Inspiration4 team.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Seats filled for first all-civilian spaceflight crew
A four-member crew is set for a SpaceX launch into orbit planned later this year billed as the first all-civilian spaceflight in history.
Wed Mar 31 2021
'One heck of a ride': SpaceX launches astronauts into space
"That was one heck of a ride," astronaut Mike Hopkins said from Crew Dragon to SpaceX mission control about an hour after liftoff.
Mon Nov 16 2020
SpaceX, NASA begin first operational astronaut mission to space
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 7:27 p.m. eastern time from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024