SpaceX Dragon fires thrusters to boost ISS orbit for the 1st time
Dragon isn't the first U.S.-built spacecraft to lend its fuel to the space station's orbit. NASA tested an ISS orbit reboost using a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo vehicle in 2022. The data from Dragon's reboost, however, will ultimately pave the way for a catastrophic "un-boosting" of the space station's orbit.
SpaceX Dragon to give the International Space Station an altitude boost today
Friday will see a new event for the International Space Station (ISS) as a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is used to boost its altitude for the first time. As drag works on the space station, its altitude gradually degrades over time,
SpaceX Activating System to Practice for Destroying Space Station
SpaceX is planning to fire the engines of its Dragon cargo spacecraft, which is currently docked to the International Space Station, to practice for the eventual retirement of the orbital lab roughly six years from now.
SpaceX's Dragon is about to do something to the ISS it's never done before
The data from the reboost, scheduled for Nov. 8, will help inform design for a larger Dragon to deorbit the ISS.
NASA astronauts to redock SpaceX Dragon at International Space Station: How to watch
Astronauts at the International Space Station will move a SpaceX Dragon to a new port to make way for an uncrewed spacecraft on a resupply mission.
Monumental feat: SpaceX’s Dragon lifts up International Space Station, makes it go faster
Dragon’s success eliminates US reliance on Russia for operation of the space station, should that partnership dissolve. Traditionally, Russian Soyuz spacecraft have fulfilled that reboost capability,
SpaceX’s Dragon to Reboost ISS for First Time, Paving Way for Future Deorbit Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon will reboost the ISS for the first time on Nov. 8, providing essential data for its future role in deorbiting the space station.
SpaceX Dragon prepares first ISS 'Reboost'
SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is about to play a new, important role in maintaining the International Space Station. For the first time, NASA has planned a “reboost” maneuver with a cargo Dragon capsule docked to the ISS.
SpaceX Dragon Is About to Give the ISS a Shove
As NASA continues to work with SpaceX in planning the International Space Station's eventual demise, SpaceX will on Friday aim for a big first in anticipation of that event. A Dragon cargo spacecraft will fire up its engines for 12 1/2 minutes in what's called a reboost,
SpaceX Dragon Crew Is 'Go For EVA Operations' - Animation
A SpaceX Dragon crew vents and begins to exit the spacecraft for a spacewalk in this animation. Credit: SpaceX ...
NASA Remains Stubbornly Silent on Why Crew Went to Hospital After Dragon Splashdown
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission returned to Earth after spending eight months on board the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the ...
Docking Complete: SpaceX Dragon Soars to ISS with 6,000 Pounds of Science and Supplies
At 9:52 a.m. EST, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked to the forward port of the International Space Station's ...
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SpaceX’s Dragon ready to give space station a boost for first time
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft will do something different during its latest stay at the International Space Station, in a test setting up the company to ultimately destroy the orbiting laboratory – ...
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SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts, including Boeing Starliner crew, fly Dragon spacecraft to new ISS parking spot (video)
The astronauts moved the Dragon capsule to a port on top of the space station, where it will stay until February 2025.
After 31 cargo missions, NASA finds Dragon still has some new tricks
There are 16 Draco thrusters on the spacecraft, each with about 90 pounds of thrust. Some are near the top of the spacecraft ...